Why GTA 6 Will Be Rockstar's Last Traditional Sequel

Between ballooning development timelines and a massive shift toward endless live-service ecosystems, the era of the standard video game follow-up is rapidly coming to an end. There isn't any doubt that Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be one of the biggest game launches the industry has ever seen, but the sheer scope that people are expecting could potentially put Rockstar in a tough position when it comes to deciding what its next game will be. The game may not even be out yet, but that hasn't stopped gamers from anticipating Grand Theft Auto 6 to be a turning point for the industry. It will definitely influence other developers in specific ways, and while that's compelling, it also makes Rockstar's path forward in a post-GTA 6 world difficult to navigate.