Why GTA 6 Took 13 Years and $1 Billion to Make

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Thirteen years after the record-breaking release of Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar Games is preparing to release its successor. GTA VI is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment releases in history, and potentially one of the most expensive. Why is there so much riding on the game and how is Rockstar uniquely positioned to take on a project of this scale? Explore these and other related stories in more depth on Bloomberg.com: The Making Of Grand Theft Auto VI Take-Two CEO Says ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Expectations Are ‘Terrifying’ Twitch CEO Urges Game Firms to Avoid Attention Vortex of ‘GTA 6’ 01:46 Development Costs and Scale 04:19 Rockstar’s Expanding Worlds and Extended Timelines 05:25 Expectations for GTA VI 06:35 Gaming Industry Turmoil 07:33 Why Publishers Prefer Familiar Ground 08:45 The Bull Thesis: A Console Ecosystem Reviver 09:38 The Online Multiplayer Engine Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for...