Rockstar says GTA 6 will be handcrafted without generative AI

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 is being developed without using generative AI. The company confirmed the upcoming game is being handcrafted by its development teams, and generative AI has zero part in what it’s making. Here’s everything you need to know.

No use of AI in making GTA 6

According to Rockstar and parent company Take Two, GTA 6 is being built through manual development processes. The studio says environments, locations, and game world elements are being created by developers instead of AI tools.

“Specifically with regards to GTA 6, generative AI has zero part in what Rockstar Games is building. Their worlds are handcrafted. That’s what differentiates them.

They’re built from the ground up, building by building, street by street, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. They’re not procedurally generated; they shouldn’t be. That’s what makes great entertainment,” he added.

The company believes human creativity is central to the Grand Theft Auto experience. This includes storytelling, world-building, and mission design. Rockstar says this approach helps maintain the level of detail and realism the franchise is known for.

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GTA 6 has been in development for years and has been delayed several times. The game is now finally set to arrive on November 19, 2026. We have already received two trailers, confirming that Lucia and Jason are the playable protagonists. We should learn more as we move closer to the game’s release later this year.