Grand Theft Auto GTA 6 Breaks Records, AI to Revolutionize Game Development
The potential for AI to revolutionize game development is significant, and Vermeij's prediction suggests that GTA 7 could be a major beneficiary of this trend. As the gaming industry continues to shift towards AI automation, it will be important to consider the impact on human workers and the creative process.
The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has smashed YouTube views records, with over 475 million views in the first 24 hours of its second trailer, as former Rockstar technical lead Obbe Vermeij predicts that the game's development costs will be in the billion-dollar region, but AI integration could make GTA 7 significantly cheaper to produce.
Vermeij believes that AI will take over a significant portion of the development work for GTA 7, automating tasks such as rendering cutscenes, conversations, and other elements, which could lead to a reduction in production costs. However, he notes that AI will not replace human creativity, and higher-level artistic and writing tasks will still require human input. This prediction comes amid a shift towards AI automation in the gaming industry, with some companies laying off employees due to AI integration.
The use of AI in game development raises concerns about the potential for layoffs of talented artists, animators, and programmers, as AI is used to replace them. However, Vermeij's prediction also suggests that the shift towards AI will be industry-wide, with AI potentially replacing human artists and writers in the creation of characters, conversations, and other game elements. Rockstar has not commented on the use of AI in GTA 6 or future titles.
In related news, Rockstar Games has released new screenshots, artwork, and updated its website after delaying the game from Autumn 2025 to May 26, 2026. The website update includes links to Wishlists on PS Store and Xbox, sparking speculation about pre-orders. Additionally, a job listing suggests that GTA 6 will have a mobile companion app, and enhanced screenshots reveal new details about the game's map and graphics.
As the gaming industry continues to evolve with the integration of AI, it will be interesting to see how Rockstar Games and other developers balance the use of AI with the need for human creativity and input. With GTA 6's release date approaching, fans are eagerly awaiting more information about the game and its features.