Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 took 13 years to develop, a timeline longer than previous entries in the series. In a statement to Yahoo Tech, the studio emphasized that GTA 7 will not require a similarly extended development cycle. The comment marks the first official acknowledgment of plans for a sequel, though no details about GTA 7’s scope, release window, or features were provided. For players anticipating GTA 6’s November 19, 2026, debut, the remark suggests Rockstar may aim to reduce wait times between major installments in the future.
GTA 6 took 13 years but Rockstar Games says GTA 7 won't
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