The scope of Grand Theft Auto 6 may be even bigger than originally expected, if a recent report is to be believed. Three anonymous industry insiders have come forward, claiming that Rockstar has its sights set on making GTA 6 the next big metaverse. According to the unnamed insiders, the longevity of GTA 6 could be fueled by user-generated content, potentially marking the beginning of a new era for the franchise.
This news comes from a recent Digiday report that claims Rockstar has been in talks with prominent Fortnite and Roblox creators. These are massive claims, and if true, it is one of the biggest updates the game has received since its first and only trailer dropped at the end of 2023. Since this report makes such bold claims, they should definitely be taken with a grain of salt, but if Rockstar really does have metaverse ambitions, it’s actually not that surprising.
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The GTA Franchise Has Been Built on Immersion
World-Building is Rockstar’s Bread and Butter
Whether it’s the GTA or Red Dead Redemption franchise, Rockstar has made its mark in the world of gaming because of its detailed and lifelike universes. Both GTA 5 and RDR2 still hold up as some of the most immersive gaming worlds around right now, and the expectations for GTA 6 are incredibly high in this regard. One surefire way to continue enhancing GTA 6‘s world post-launch is through the use of content creators. Fortnite and Roblox have both amassed huge followings from their user-generated content, and for a game as massive as GTA 6, it only makes sense to follow in those footsteps.
GTA 5 is jam-packed with side activities that players can get lost in for hours outside the main story. Not only does this extra content make the game’s world feel more alive, it helps immerse players in the role of the character. The building blocks for a metaverse are already there, and if GTA 6 takes inspiration from Roblox and Fortnite, it’s far more of a natural progression than one might originally think.
Some of the Side Activities Featured in GTA 5
- Shopping for clothes, weapons, and vehicles
- Getting haircuts and tattoos
- Buying stocks
- Playing with Chop, Lamar’s dog
- Going to the movies
- Playing mini-games, like darts, golf, and tennis
- Going to the bar with other characters
The different activities available to do in GTA 5 make it feel almost akin to a crime-riddled Sims spin-off sometimes, and expanding that into a more dynamic space filled with user-generated content could be incredibly exciting. GTA 6 is bound to have just as much side content, potentially even more, which makes the anticipated follow-up fertile soil for roleplaying.
While GTA 6 is scheduled to release in fall 2025, Rockstar has yet to announce an official launch date.
GTA 6 is Primed to Shake Up the Industry
This year, GTA 6 is set to be the biggest game release of the year. Beyond that, though, GTA 6 has the potential to be the biggest release of the decade. Rockstar’s impending sequel has been awaited for over a decade at this point, leaving many eager to see just how much further the franchise’s signature world-building has been elevated. GTA 6 may bring forth a new era for the industry, especially if it embraces its own metaverse.
Whether it’s the GTA or Red Dead Redemption franchise, Rockstar has made its mark in the world of gaming because of its detailed and lifelike universes.
If Digiday’s report holds weight and GTA 6 puts an emphasis on building a metaverse via user-generated content, it will be fascinating to see how this affects the overall landscape of gaming. There are pros and cons to relying on user-generated content, but a solid balance between GTA 6‘s main story and a roleplaying world that takes the concept of GTA Online to even greater heights is bound to be massive.
