The hype around Grand Theft Auto VI, a.k.a. GTA 6, continues to skyrocket, with fresh leaks suggesting the game's development budget may have crossed an eye-watering $3 billion amid the earlier rumours of $2 billion.
Viral posts, especially on Reddit, claim that Rockstar Games has already spent over $2.1 billion on salaries alone.
But how much of this is grounded in fact, and how much is speculation amplified by fan excitement?
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However, a closer look tells a more nuanced story.
While the salary figures are real, they reflect the overall operational costs of Rockstar North, not exclusively GTA 6. Large studios often work on multiple projects, ongoing updates and internal technology development, all of which are included in such filings.
But how much of this is grounded in fact, and how much is speculation amplified by fan excitement?
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Recent 'leaks' trace back to financial filings associated with Rockstar North, which reported spending over $2.1 billion on wages since 2019. At first glance, this seems to support claims that GTA 6 could be the most expensive game ever made.However, a closer look tells a more nuanced story.
While the salary figures are real, they reflect the overall operational costs of Rockstar North, not exclusively GTA 6. Large studios often work on multiple projects, ongoing updates and internal technology development, all of which are included in such filings.
Is GTA 6 the most expensive game ever?
Even with conservative estimates, GTA 6 is likely to be one of the most expensive games ever made. For context, Grand Theft Auto V reportedly cost ~$265 million (including marketing), Cyberpunk 2077 crossed $300 million, and AAA budgets today are rising fast-but $3 billion would be unprecedented.But here's the verdict: GTA 6 may break records, but the $3B figure is unverified and is likely inflated.
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According to PC Quest, concerns about whether the PlayStation 5 can run GTA 6 smoothly have also gone viral. Here's what we know:Rockstar is designing the game specifically for current-gen consoles, including PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The game will likely use optimisation techniques like the following:
- Dynamic resolution scaling
- Variable frame rates (30-60 FPS targets)
However, no credible evidence suggests the PS5 can't run GTA 6. Performance may vary, but it will absolutely be playable.