Rockstar's Rob Nelson explains why GTA 6 will sometimes put fun ahead of realism
Rob Nelson says Rockstar sometimes has to ignore or leave out parts of reality for the sake of the player experience, according to GamesRadar+.
According to GamesRadar+, Rob Nelson, described as a GTA 6 boss at Rockstar Games, has said the studio sometimes has to "forego realism" for the sake of the players.
"Sometimes it's better to ignore or omit certain aspects of reality," Nelson is quoted as saying, suggesting that Rockstar weighs authenticity against how enjoyable a system is to play.
The remarks touch on a balance that has long defined the Grand Theft Auto series: a detailed, believable world that still bends its own rules when strict realism would get in the way of the experience.
The short summary does not specify which mechanics or features Nelson had in mind, so it is not yet clear how this philosophy will show up in Grand Theft Auto VI. Players will likely have to wait for more details from Rockstar to see where the line has been drawn.
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