GTA 6 Seems to Have Taken Technological Inspiration from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

The Grand Theft Auto fever is at its peak as the GTA 6 trailer amplifies across the globe. From some wild Easter eggs to edge-of-the-seat action set pieces, Rockstar certainly has a lot in store for the next chapter. However, among all these appealing frames, the graphics of the game have been the biggest pitch of the game. But did you know the secret behind the new graphic style? Well, a fair shot of the graphic credit goes to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2! 

The GOTY nominee Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was one of the most awaited releases of 2023. The Insomniac Games’ sequel managed to pull off a phenomenal reception from both players and critics. In fact, a lot of PlayStation players hailed the game as ‘the best superhero experience’. Now, as the industry moves forward to experience what is being considered the most anticipated title in gaming history, the stakes are high. So, it seems like Rockstar Games has banked on a tried-and-tested formula that worked wonders for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Here’s why the graphics in GTA 6 look so familiar. 

GTA 6 works on the day tracing technology used in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. 

The buzz around the GTA 6 trailer is surreal. In just hours of its upload, the first official glimpse of the forthcoming GTA installment began breaking long-standing records on YouTube. This is just an example of the hype built around the game. Also, it speaks to the fact that the trailer did keep up with expectations.

Moreover, it has invited a lot of speculation on the overall potential of the ‘most expensive entertainment product of all time’. Amidst the discussions going around the spectacular graphics showcased in the game, netizens believe the inspiration is from Insomniac Games’ web-slinging action.

According to the viral claims across social media, GTA 6 might have used the ray-tracing global illumination technology for graphics along with RT reflection. The last Grand Theft Auto release, GTA V, also used RT reflection technology, but with the official glimpse, there’s a strong, evident evolution. Adding on, a lot of claims suggest Rockstar Games has also used Parallax Mapping for background settings.

For those unaware, ray tracing technology is a new-gen design style. A lighting method that gives video games an additional degree of realism. Compared to the static lighting used in most more conventional games, it simulates how light reflects and refracts in the actual world, creating a more realistic atmosphere.

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The reason fans associated the trailer with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is because it adopted the technology as a default in gaming. Unarguably, this was a big step in technological advancements for gaming as irrespective of the graphical settings, the game functioned on ray tracing. “Our performance mode for this title has ray tracing on by default. We’ve really expanded ray-traced reflections throughout the game. It’s on the water and the oceans and really gives a more realistic picture everywhere,” the director of Insomnia stated in an interview. 

So, now you know why all the detailing in the GTA 6 trailer felt so immersive and real. Also, why did the trailer hit differently for all the PlayStation fans? 

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