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Rockstar Games is prioritizing the creation of highly realistic non-player characters for the upcoming GTA 6. The developer aims to populate the massive map of Vice City with a vast number of police, pedestrians, and other characters that mirror real human behavior.
Rupert Humphries, senior vice president of narrative, stated that dedicated teams of writers and creatives are focused on generating background noise to bring the game world to life. This effort includes specific teams of dialogue writers based in Los Angeles, alongside comedy and advertising copywriters working across New York, London, and Los Angeles.
Open world narrative director James Horton noted that these specialized teams are structured to refine various details throughout the game. According to Horton, every individual encountered is treated as a complete character rather than a mere extra, functioning as the protagonist of their own unique story.
The depth of these interactions will depend on the level of attention players provide to individual NPCs. Rockstar views these elements as essential components of the game's overall tapestry, intended to simulate the experience of living within a wild, satirical world.
