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GTA 6 Won't Include Covid or Trump References That Could Become Dated, Rockstar Says
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Rockstar Games is cautious about satirizing recent American events like the Covid pandemic and Donald Trump's presidency in GTA 6 due to the game's long development cycle, which began in 2015.
- Rob Nelson, head of development, emphasized the importance of choosing themes that will "stand the test of time" to avoid content becoming dated by the game's release.
- The game's satire will focus on elements that fit the story and the world of its characters, who are criminals on the run and may not engage with current cultural issues directly.
- Nelson highlighted that while there will always be absurd behaviors to parody, such as influencer challenges, Rockstar aims to avoid content that risks making the game feel outdated or awkward.
- IGN has received exclusive previews of GTA 6, including details on its romance system, gameplay length, side activities, and map size, offering extensive coverage of the upcoming title.
