GTA 7 would take less time in its development than GTA 6 thanks to artificial intelligence, according to a former Rockstar developer

A former Rockstar developer suggests a more efficient future for the saga after the release of GTA 6.

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As the world awaits the release of GTA 6 in May 2026, theories about the future of the saga have already begun to emerge. According to recent statements from a source with over a decade of experience at Rockstar, the development of a hypothetical GTA 7 could be faster and cheaper thanks to advances in artificial intelligence.

The developer in question, who worked 14 years at the company, claims that AI will significantly reduce production costs and times, in contrast to the massive budget required for GTA 6. Although this is not an official confirmation or an ongoing project, their words have sparked a new debate about the role of automation in major studios.

AI as a driver of efficiency for future GTAs

The impact of AI on video game development is already a fact in many areas: from procedural animations to automated testing, content generation, or narrative support. According to this source, next-generation tools will allow processes that were previously manual and very expensive to be executed in seconds, drastically reducing the resources needed for vast open worlds like those in the GTA saga.

Additionally, they note that after the release of GTA 6, the development team could leverage a significant amount of the technical work already done — such as physics systems, citizen behavior models, or the traffic engine — to build the next installment with a much more optimized base. Hence, they suggest that the development cost of GTA 7 could be lower, as long as the current focus is maintained and advanced tools are adopted.

Although there are no official plans for a seventh installment (obviously, the sixth one has not been released yet), this reflection comes at a time of maximum expectation for Rockstar. GTA 6 is scheduled for May 2026, and everything points to it setting a new technical and commercial standard. If the predictions of this former studio member come true, the next chapter could arrive sooner than expected… and without the need to break all budget records.