The head of Take-Two responds to a question about GTA 6: it will not be a game just for those who have a lot of time

Strauss Zelnick explains what audience GTA 6 is aiming for and why he believes it will attract players of all ages.

More stories in the category News

• Todd Howard talks about the new stage of Xbox: enthusiasm for the hardware and sadness for the departure of Phil Spencer
• Crimson Desert enables pre-download on consoles and reveals its huge installation size on Xbox and PS5
• Forza Horizon 6 improves the seasons of the year and completely changes winter in Horizon

The arrival of Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the most anticipated events in the gaming industry, and every new piece of information about the project sparks debate among players. One of the most frequently asked questions is about the game’s scale and whether its massive size could alienate those with limited time to play.

Recently, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the company that owns Rockstar Games, addressed this topic. The executive wants to reassure those who believe that the new chapter in the series could be too demanding or inaccessible to certain players.

The CEO of Take-Two believes GTA 6 will attract players of all ages

In his statements, Zelnick explained that the company is not concerned about the target audience for the game, as it considers that the series has always managed to attract a very broad audience.

According to the executive, those who enjoy video games continue to play regardless of age or available time, and he does not believe that older players will ignore the new title because it’s too big or demanding.

Reaching the widest audience

The goal of the new game, according to his words, is to reach a very diverse audience, from young players who are discovering the series for the first time to those who have been following Rockstar’s series for years. To achieve this, the game will include content that can attract different player profiles, even those who have not played previous installments.

Internal forecasts around the project also reflect the enormous expectation surrounding it. Within the industry, it is considered that GTA 6 has the potential to become one of the most important releases in gaming history, with sales estimates already pointing to very high figures.

Although Rockstar is still keeping many details under wraps, the CEO of Take-Two’s statements make it clear that the company has full confidence in the new title’s reach, convinced that it will once again become a phenomenon capable of attracting millions of players worldwide.