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Rockstar Games discussed its extensive preparation process for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 in a recent interview with Love Magazine. Head of development Aaron Garbut explained that every project begins with immersion trips where employees explore prospective settings together as a group.
To accurately capture Florida, studio personnel traveled extensively through Miami, surrounding towns, and the Florida Keys down to Key West. Garbut documented these excursions by recording numerous photos and videos, which included an aerial flight over the everglades and a stadium hosting a live Beyonce concert.
According to Garbut, team members engaged deeply with regional culture by meeting locals, law enforcement officers, and gang members. While the guides were exceptionally kind, Garbut noted that some encounters and stories were terrifying, providing developers with valuable insights into the extreme contrasts of wealth, poverty, and local hustle present in Miami.
This gathered material directly influences minor and major details alike, shaping pedestrian dialogue, advertisements, and radio broadcasts. Furthermore, Rockstar avoids incorporating specific real-world viral moments to prevent the title from feeling dated due to prolonged development cycles, focusing instead on broader contemporary culture and conspiracy theories.
