Currently, any GTA 6-based developments are under lock and key, but that doesn’t stop the rumour mill of online gaming communities going haywire at some of the potential new ideas that will be unearthed and rolled out in Rockstar’s latest edition of their flagship game.
After the trailer nearly brought the internet to its knees at the end of 2023, there hasn’t been much news of substance from Rockstar or Take-Two.
It’s incredible to think that the last GTA came out in 2013. It’s by far the longest gap between two GTA releases. It’s not through laziness.
Well, it might be partially to blame, but GTA V was such an incredible success, and its popularity didn’t dwindle at all throughout the 2010s. It was by far the most profitable chapter of any GTA game, largely thanks to the constant updates and available games for those participating in GTA online.
AI & Casino Gaming In Grand Theft Auto
Casino heists and online casino gaming are just some big draws for gamers. If AI is implemented into GTA 6, a growing number of those online believe it will be unveiled through NPC interaction, including the dealers and the table games that mimic a live casino environment.
While many people play online table games via other avenues, and it’s honestly a pretty small part of the GTA universe, the games’ commitment to unveiling casino innovations in San Andreas over twenty years ago has got people thinking that those who have a penchant for a table game or two might witness a lot of the innovation taking place in the casino gaming mechanics.
The excitement for the game is becoming palpable in online gaming communities. As people continue to speculate about the sophisticated technology that will be used, it feels more likely that AI will be unveiled as part of the game with each passing day.
With trillions of dollars flowing into AI technology and news cropping up every day that prominent nations are investing 11-figure sums, it’s hard to see how Rockstar or Take-Two ignore this trend and don’t explore the technology’s maximum potential capability.
Other Potential Avenues Of AI Use In GTA
Those who have been around the Rockstar merry-go-round several times will not be surprised to see some rumours circulating on social media. Some of the AI-based news is more realistic than others—the casino gaming idea and dealers having more authentic, random conversations using cutting-edge AI are among the more realistic.
However, you only need to get lost in the wormhole of gaming YouTubers and influencers to see just how deep this rabbit hole is getting. Not all of the ideas being touted are farfetched. Some crackers I’ve encountered recently include:
- AI radio stations, including voiceovers and randomised playlists.
- Police with sophisticated AI to deal with each individual situation as it arises.
- Weather follows seasonal patterns and is determined by AI.
While some PS4 games can be played on PS5, GTA will only be compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Radio Stations & AI
Rockstar needs to be careful with their radio station ideas. For many people, it’s the seminal part of their games and the soundtrack that many of us hold close to our hearts.
While there’s no shortage of musicians who have fought back against using their music in the landmark set of games, there’s a delicate balance between a one-off cash injection and exposing your music to a brand-new audience who would not otherwise listen to it.
However, Rockstar clearly is not keen on paying musicians their fees, and Heaven 17 reportedly was offered $7,500 each for their song to appear in the multi-billion dollar game. Thus, there may be a “Temptation” for them to lean into AI ideas, whether music, radio station ideas, or comic sketches.
The final outcome will not be as good, but it will be cheaper and save them a headache. They’ve already shown they’re willing to cut corners in terms of cost, given the disastrous remake—GTA Definitive Edition—which saw them re-release the first three 3D versions of the game on the cheap. Critics unanimously and correctly panned it.
As detailed below, influencers might be called upon, those with a funny and entertaining angle on all things that could appear in the game.
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Conclusion
It’s all speculation at the moment, but if any previous GTA titles are anything to measure innovations on, we’re likely to see some giant leaps forward from Take-Two and Rockstar.
The game boasts a colossal budget, and with games like Red Dead Redemption 2 that have dazzled the gaming world between GTA 5 and the prospective release date for GTA 6, anticipation is quite rightly astronomically high.
I think I will take a couple of days off work when the game comes out—or should I say, a couple of weeks. It is the first GTA in 12 years, so it’s a special occasion!
