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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
7 reasons why GTA 6 could be Rockstar's last GTA game
Screenshot via Rockstar Games The hype around GTA 6 is real. The second trailer dropped on May 6, 2025, just four days after Rockstar officially delayed the game to May 2026—and yet, the buzz hasn't slowed. But here's a harsh question nobody wants to ask out loud: What if GTA 6 is the last Grand Theft Auto game ever? Sounds wild, right? But hear us out. Here are 7 solid reasons why GTA 6 might be Rockstar's final GTA chapter. 1. It's Already Taking Over a Decade to Build GTA 5 launched in 2013. GTA 6 is arriving in 2026. That's a 13-year gap. Game development cycles are getting longer, more complex, and exhausting. If one GTA takes an entire generation to create, the next might not be possible in the same way. Rockstar may not want to commit to another marathon like this again. GTA 6 Will Be The FINAL Grand Theft Auto Game... 2. The Cost of Making It Is Astronomical Rumors suggest GTA 6 has cost Rockstar over $2 billion to develop and market, making it the most expensive video game ever made. Even for a company as big as Rockstar, investing that kind of money again might not make sense. The studio could pivot to safer, faster projects instead of gambling everything on one mega-title. 3. Live Service Could Replace New Titles GTA Online changed Rockstar's business forever. With GTA 6, the online component is expected to evolve into a live service model with constant updates, expansions, and in-game economies. This model eliminates the need for a sequel. Why make GTA 7 when you can just keep expanding GTA 6 forever? 4. Top Developers Have Already Left Many of Rockstar's OG legends lik Dan Houser, the creative force behind the series, have left the company. While the new team is talented, the departure of key visionaries could make the idea of a future GTA feel less certain, or creatively risky. 5. The Scope Can't Get Bigger GTA 6 features multiple cities, real-time events, weather systems, evolving NPCs, and two protagonists with branching storylines. Where do you go after that? Making something bigger or better than this might just not be practical. GTA 6 could be Rockstar's magnum opus: the point after which they say, 'We've done it all.' 6. AI and Player-Generated Worlds Could Take Over The future of open-world games might lie in AI-generated content and community-driven mods. Rockstar might shift focus toward enabling user-created stories and experiences within GTA 6's sandbox instead of developing entirely new games from scratch. Can Red Dead Redemption 3 Even Happen? 7. Rockstar Might Explore New Universes Let's be honest. Rockstar has done GTA. It has Red Dead, Bully, Max Payne, all ripe for expansion. With the tech they've built for GTA 6, they might now want to experiment with new genres, timelines, and stories rather than staying tied to the GTA brand forever. We're not saying GTA 6 will be the last. But if it is, it's shaping up to be one hell of a farewell. Whether this is the beginning of the end or a launchpad for a new era, one thing's clear: GTA 6 isn't just a game. It's a monument.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Rockstar Games founders named in UK rich list with half-billion dollar net worth
Source: Getty Images Sam and Dan Houser , founders of Rockstar Games , have again made an appearance on The Times influential UK Rich List , ranking the richest people in the nation. In spite of the continued postponement of Grand Theft Auto VI , the brothers' collective net worth has risen to an estimated £400 million (approximately $536 million) presenting the enduring financial prosperity of Rockstar's legendary series such as GTA and Red Dead Redemption. Houser brothers' fortunes increase, making it onto The Times rich list — GTAonlineNews (@GTAonlineNews) The Times released its traditional UK Rich List on Monday, disclosing the 350 richest individuals in the area. The Houser brothers returned to the list, ranking 312th, and sharing that position with other prominent figures such as Sir John Timpson and family, Derek Keys, and film director Matthew Vaughn with Claudia Schiffer. Rockstar's founders continue to be one of the video game industry's few representatives included in this exclusive list. Their total net worth increased by £50 million in under a year, from £350 million ($469 million) last August. It shows Rockstar's enduring profitability even if it didn't have the launch of a new game like GTA VI. The brothers' net worth was placed at about £300 million back in 2020, demonstrating consistent growth driven mostly by royalties and consistent sales from franchise blockbusters. The Housers' net worth is on par with other British stars; for instance, last year they tied with the net value of renowned Formula 1 driver Sir Lewis Hamilton, who ranked 350th on the list. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Even with Hamilton's recent high-profile switch to Ferrari, his net worth remains below the total net value of the Houser brothers. Gaming royalties and ongoing enterprises Although the brothers are currently living in the United States, their fortune is still connected to the UK. Sam Houser remains president of Rockstar Games, guiding the firm through the creation of GTA VI. Dan Houser, however, departed Rockstar in 2020 and established Absurd Ventures, through which he is working on two new games including an open-world action title. Financial reports show that Houser brothers and ex-Rockstar president Leslie Benzies get about 50% of operating revenues from Rockstar titles. From 2014 to 2019, Take-Two Interactive distributed $2.5 billion in royalties, with GTA V alone bringing over $580 million in 2017. This huge revenue stream is one way to account for the Housers' growing wealth despite no new releases. Sam and Dan Houser's inclusion in The Times Rich List shows the enormous and enduring influence Rockstar Games has had on the world of video games and on British wealth. With GTA VI on the horizon, the net worth of the brothers will keep rising, strengthening them even further as two of the richest entrepreneurs in the UK. Also Read: Red Dead games get surprise price hike amid next-gen patch and GTA 6 pricing rumors Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
