“Rockstar’s culture is extraordinary, and everyone there works intensely toward perfection,” Zelnick said. “That’s not just rhetoric. Rockstar’s releases consistently receive outstanding Metacritic scores—often exceeding 95—and GTA V has been a benchmark for our company and the wider industry across three console generations.”
“Even now, I would argue it’s among the most technologically advanced titles on the market despite its age, and that level of achievement isn’t accidental. Rockstar emphasizes performance, and Take-Two values excellence, collaboration, and respect across all our labels. Naturally, setbacks can be disappointing, but we’re resilient—we regroup and keep moving forward.”
Zelnick’s assertion is bold and open to debate: many recent AAA releases include technological advances that didn’t exist when GTA V was developed. Without knowing the exact criteria he’s using, it’s difficult to directly refute his point.
For example, Rockstar’s own Red Dead Redemption 2 could be seen as more technically sophisticated in certain respects. Regardless, expectations are high that GTA VI will surpass its predecessors when it finally launches in November 2026.
Source: gamesradar.com
