80% of Rockstar’s Veteran Developers Still Involved In GTA 6

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  • Much of Rockstar’s original talent is still involved in work on GTA 6.
  • The likes of Aaron Garbut, Sam Houser, and Rob Nelson have a strong legacy.
  • A former Rockstar developer estimates that around 80% of the staff has remained the same between GTA 4 and GTA 6.

GTA 6 has been in the works for many years, and Rockstar has changed in a number of ways since the launch of the last Grand Theft Auto entry. The team has also lost a few notable names, leading to concerns about GTA 6 as a result.

Fortunately, former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has good news. He states that around 80% of the team that worked on GTA 4 is still part of Rockstar North.

Why it matters: Bleeding talent is a major problem in the gaming industry. For instance, a team like Rocksteady lost much of the veteran staff that had helped put it on the map during the days of Batman Arkham’s popularity.

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Obbe Vermeij Discusses Rockstar North’s Current Staff via Twitter

A fan recently asked Obbe Vermeij to name a few of the veteran staff members still present in the team, and he estimated that most of the old talent is still involved in Grand Theft Auto’s latest entry.

This includes the likes of Aaron Garbut, the Art Director who has been with the series since GTA 3. Sam Houser, one of the studio’s original founders, is also helping lead GTA 6.

At the same time, the game is being directed by Rob Nelson, the developer who directed the phenomenal Red Dead Redemption 2. For context, the same staff previously pioneered class-leading titles like Max Payne 3, Red Dead Redemption, and more.

Considering these names and the solid first reveal trailer from last year, fans have little to worry about. While the likes of Leslie Benzies, Dan Houser, and Michael Unsworth are no longer at the studio, plenty of experienced talent is still involved in the Grand Theft Auto IP.

Rockstar is currently targeting a 2025 launch for GTA 6, and a new trailer is expected before the end of 2024. Following a long period of silence, fans are excited to hear from the team again.

What are your thoughts on the development team behind GTA 6? Are you confident the game will live up to the series’ legacy? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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