Grand Theft Auto VIdevelopment could be delayed, due to a wave of strike action sweeping the gaming industry.
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Now, they’re looking to organise a second strike for professionals in the video game industry, which is currently awaiting authorisation.
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The goal of the strike is to “win wage increases and protection from artificial intelligence” which has caused a lot of upset in the industry following viral videos of video game actors using their voices for AI content.
SAG-AFTRA currently holds contracts with several major video game companies, such asActivisionProductions,Electronic ArtsProductions,Insomniac Games,Epic Games, WB Games. The two parties will reportedly resume negotiations on the contracts on 26 September.
While video game fans will undoubtedly support industry professionals in their battle for fair pay and treatment, many will likely be concerned about where this leaves upcoming releases, namelyGrand Theft Auto VI.Rockstar’supcoming title is reportedly one of the most expensive games ever made, yet it is expected to turn a huge profit when it releases, though an official release date is currently unknown.
We also don’t know how far along into development the open-world game really is, so depending on how the SAG-AFTRA discussions go,GTA VIcould be one of the many games that face delays due to strike action and further negotiations.
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Given how performance-heavy Rockstar games are,GTA VIcould very likely face delays if parts of the game’s story or open-world interaction haven’t been recorded yet. Until Rockstar or its publisherTake-Two Interactiveconfirm anything though, development is still likely running smoothly.
GTA VIcurrently has no release date but is expected to launch sometime in 2025 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Topics:GTA 6,Grand Theft Auto,Rockstar Games
