GTA V still in the spotlight: How Rockstar is keeping the franchise relevant

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 18, 2025, 02:50 IST

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Rockstar Games focuses on Grand Theft Auto Five's enhanced edition. Fans eagerly await news on Grand Theft Auto Six. Rockstar releases updates for the older title. This action takes attention away from the new game. Fans express frustration with the lack of updates. Rockstar's strategy ensures revenue. But it risks alienating fans. The company needs to shift its focus soon.

GTA V still in the spotlight: How Rockstar is keeping the franchise relevant

Source: Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games has been keeping GTA V alive with its recent Enhanced Edition, while fans are eagerly awaiting news on GTA 6. But is this focus on the old game causing harm to the hype for the next Grand Theft Auto? Let’s dive into how Rockstar’s continued attention on GTA V might be frustrating the fanbase and delaying the excitement around GTA 6.

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Even though GTA V has been around for over a decade, Rockstar continues to release updates, including a new Enhanced Edition with features like ray-tracing and improved graphics. However, this ongoing focus on an older title might be taking attention away from the highly anticipated GTA 6. Fans had hoped for new developments, but instead, Rockstar is prioritizing remastering the past.

The GTA 6 hype is real, but fans are getting frustrated with the lack of official updates. After the release of the first trailer, expectations were high, but Rockstar has remained largely silent. Instead, they’ve pushed out trailers for GTA V updates. Fans are left feeling like their excitement for the next installment is being ignored, and the constant reminders of GTA V aren’t helping.

Is Rockstar playing it safe by continuing to update GTA V rather than focusing on GTA 6?

One possible reason for the ongoing attention on GTA V is financial safety. By releasing updates, Rockstar is ensuring consistent revenue while they work on GTA 6. However, this approach risks alienating fans who are eager for something fresh and new. The more Rockstar lingers in the past, the more they risk losing the fanbase's attention and enthusiasm for the next major release.
As the GTA V updates continue to roll out, the longer Rockstar delays GTA 6 updates, the harder it will be to meet fans’ expectations. The constant spotlight on the older game makes it harder to keep the excitement for the next installment alive. Fans are anxious to move on to the new world of GTA 6, and if Rockstar doesn’t shift its attention soon, they risk losing momentum.
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