Rockstar has established a new team in Los Angeles dedicated to creating more realistic non-playable characters for Grand Theft Auto 6

Rockstar Games has put together a new group in Los Angeles, dedicated to crafting more lifelike characters for Grand Theft Auto 6. This team, comprising writers, directors, and producers, focuses on giving each non-playable character distinct features, according to Aaron Garbut, co-head of Rockstar North, in an interview with The New York Times.

Garbut elaborated, saying, "Each room in the game is carefully thought out. Whether it's the seating arrangement, the beverage choices, the marks left on surfaces, or photos on the walls, everything reflects the world around them." He emphasized the thorough process of developing these environments, down to the smallest details.

Rob Nelson, another co-head at Rockstar North, remarked that GTA 6 represents an "evolution" from the intricate details achieved in Red Dead Redemption 2, with even greater scope and density suited to a modern setting. He noted, "Achieving high levels of interactive detail in a less populous version of historical America inspired us to envision doing so in a densely populated contemporary world."

The upcoming title will feature over 600,000 animations for non-playable characters, significantly surpassing the 300,000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 and the 55,000 in GTA 5. In addition, Vice City's size doubles that of Los Santos, and the entire map is about three times larger than that of Red Dead Redemption 2.

During a session on the Kinda Funny Gamescast, Nelson also assured that GTA 6 will not incorporate generative AI or microtransactions.

An extended trailer premiered on Netflix recently, presenting the extensive interactivity and other elements, such as story, combat, and gameplay, as discussed by Nelson and Garbut.

According to Sensor Tower, mobile viewership in the U.S. for Netflix increased by 35% during the broadcast of the extended teaser, leading to platform outages on both Netflix and Twitch.