Mahalagang impormasyon
Rockstar Games has undergone a massive transformation during the development of GTA 6, nearly doubling its global workforce. According to data provided by the company, the studio grew from 2441 employees in 2018 to 4711 by August 2026, representing a 93% increase over eight years.
This expansion across 12 global offices was driven by the ambition of the project and a strategic shift in labor practices. Following controversies regarding 60-hour work weeks during the production of Red Dead Redemption 2, leadership aimed to improve planning and staffing to mitigate extreme overtime, though Jennifer Kolbe notes that challenges remain.
To manage the project's complexity, Rockstar established specialized teams, including a new studio in Los Angeles dedicated to designing and animating non-playable characters. The company also significantly increased its presence in India to support these development requirements.
GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. While the company has not confirmed the total budget, it has denied claims that costs exceed 1500 million dollars. These internal changes are intended to accelerate future production cycles.
