Former Rockstar Dev Says GTA 7 Will Cost Less To Make Than GTA 6 Due To AI

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GTA 6 Will Go Down As Gaming's Most Expensive Production!

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  • GTA 6 is said to be gaming’s most expensive project to date.
  • A former Rockstar developer believes that things will remain that way, with future games being cheaper.
  • He says that GTA 7 will likely be cheaper to produce than GTA 6 due to the use of artificial intelligence.

GTA 6 has been in development for over five years, and the game is rapidly approaching its 2026 release date. Ahead of this launch, the game is estimated to have cost as much as $1 billion.

This budget figure, although not officially confirmed, would make GTA 6 gaming’s most expensive production ever. Fortunately, a former Rockstar developer believes that future GTA titles will be cheaper to produce.

Why it matters: High development costs remain one of gaming’s most significant challenges at the moment, so many studios are exploring potential ways to reduce AAA budgets.

Speaking during a new episode of Kiwi Talks, Obbe Vermeij discussed the cost of GTA 6 and the implications of AI for development.

He believes that GTA 6 will remain gaming’s most expensive production ever since it was created without the use of artificial intelligence. The former Rockstar developer believes AI tools will significantly aid development of future titles, such as GTA 7.

In particular, he pointed to the work of artists and animators being handled by AI tools, significantly bringing down production costs. As an example, Obbe Vermeij described a cutscene where artificial intelligence would handle character rendering and conversation, with artists adding the finishing touches for maximum efficiency.

He also noted that we would have to wait around 15 years to see this come to fruition, since games take so long to develop these days.

GTA 7 will be cheaper to make than GTA 6. I think so. We’ll have to wait 15 years.

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Because tools like Nvidia’s AI NPCs showcase how game development could change over the next few years, the former Rockstar developer’s prediction certainly sounds interesting.

Rockstar Games, more than other teams, is known for its hand-crafted and detailed approach to development. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how much artificial intelligence affects its strategies moving forward.

What do you think about the developer’s thoughts on the subject? Do you believe GTA 7 will be cheaper to make than GTA 6? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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