Former Rockstar Developer Says GTA VI Doesn’t Need Another Trailer

Grand Theft Auto VI doesn’t require another trailer to build excitement, according to a former Rockstar Games developer. And the surprise factor could make the launch even more successful. In a social media post celebrating the 17th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto IV, former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij shared insights on the development of previous games.

Former Rockstar Developer Claims GTA VI Will Succeed Without Another Trailer, Surprising Launch Preferred

He announced the Xbox 360 was the lead platform for GTA IV because of the complexities of being able to make the game effective on PlayStation 3, and stated the the delay for the game’s release from the originally planned October 16, 2007, to April 29, 2008, was decided months before the original release date. Vermeij also had something to say on the marketing angle of Grand Theft Auto VI, adding that if it were up to him, there’d never be another trailer.

There’s already considerable anticipation for the game, and withholding more information would only amplify the excitement. Rockstar Games has kept mum since the announcement trailer in late 2023 for Grand Theft Auto VI. But for now, publisher Take-Two Interactive has indicated the game will indeed arrive in Fall 2024, with an announcement on the release date coming this fiscal year. With Mafia: The Old Country and Borderlands 4 other key titles alongside GTA VI, the latter is set to be the highlight of one of the publisher’s strongest years on record.

Even if it would have been a megaton announcement on PC and consoles day-and-date, it is something that is very much welcome. Despite the limited information on GTA VI, the release of Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Edition on PC has provided a glimpse into the game’s visual technology. Early tests suggest that the game will likely target 30 FPS on base PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as the hardware struggles to achieve higher frame rates.

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