Obbe Vermeij, former Rockstar’s chief technical officer, has stated that Grand Theft Auto 7 will be less expensive than GTA 6, attributing this to the increased reliance on artificial intelligence tools.
In an interview with the KiwiTalkz podcast, he explained that repetitive tasks like map design and cinematic scenes could be done more quickly with AI, reducing the need for huge teams of artists and programmers.
Although GTA 6, scheduled for release in May 2026, is believed to be the most expensive game in the industry’s history, Vermeij predicts that AI will radically transform the way games are developed in the coming years. However, he emphasized that human creativity will remain essential to crafting the story and determining artistic direction, asserting that AI will not completely replace writers and designers.
