After $2,000,000,000 Spent on Development of GTA 6, Surfing Set to Get Historic Inclusion in the Iconic Franchise

Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto is so well-liked because of the plethora of things to do inside the GTA world. Since the first in the series came out in November 1997, it has been one of the most anticipated games of all time. The latest Grand Theft Auto version, published in September 2013, was a smashing success because of its immersive gameplay, with activities ranging from racing to golf, among many others. Rockstar Games, however, has huge plans for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto installment, including, a surfing arena.

GTAVI_Countdown recently tweeted that Rockstar Games is focusing on the water mechanics in GTA 6. The completion of this effort would mark a first in the Grand Theft Auto series: the inclusion of water activities like surfing.

A new era of surfing would emerge

For AAA games, such as GTA, physics are crucial. Players trust that the developer or publisher will include realistic physics in open-world games. While fans have long disputed and continue to debate Grand Theft Auto 5’s physics, GTA 4’s mechanics were exceptional. Since it has been so long since the last installment of the popular series, the publisher is going all out for GTA 6, which is based in the city of Miami. And what’s a local favorite in the city? Surfing.

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Due to its enormous budget of $2,000,000,000, Rockstar is upgrading its RAGE game engine significantly. According to the most recent online reports, the developers have recruited a team of 20 engineers to implement realistic wave dynamics in GTA 6’s oceans. As the waterways of GTA 5, where we may enjoy jetskis and a variety of boats, lack a specific wave physics system, the publisher’s decision to include it in the new installment, is extremely novel. This will be a game-changer for surfers everywhere, allowing them to indulge their passion from the comfort of their own homes via the revolutionary medium of virtual surfing.

With millions of people playing the game online, the inclusion of surfing might spark a new eSport, with fans hoping for the Olympic Esports Series to include it in its tournaments moving forward.

Why invest billions in just a game?

Nearly $265 million was spent by Rockstar Games on the development and promotion of Grand Theft Auto 5. As a result, it set a record for the most money spent on a video game at the time. There has been much speculation about the publisher’s future since 2022, when they failed to produce any Grand Theft Auto games. Many worried that this meant Grand Theft Auto V would be the final game in the series. However, leaks turned out to be a breath of relief for GTA fans when they saw some alpha gameplay videos from GTA 6.

Rockstar Games released a statement addressing the leaks, saying that they were indeed from Grand Theft Auto 6, but that the footage was from a very early build of the game. According to rumors, Rockstar Games has been working on Grand Theft Auto 6 since 2014, and they want to spare no effort in releasing the game for which fans have waited so long. The enormous earnings of Grand Theft Auto 5, estimated at $7,700,000,000, have prompted the publisher to put $2,000,000,000 into the development of their next and most anticipated installment.

The publisher’s large budget indicates that they have packed their next iteration with features, one of which will include surfing. Because of all the additional additions, Rockstar Games is certain that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be another smash hit in the gaming industry.

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