2023-05-29
According
to recent rumors, the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6
game is speculated to feature a groundbreaking Play-to-Earn model, allowing
players to receive real-life cryptocurrency rewards. While official details are
currently undisclosed, leaked news on Twitter suggests that this innovative
development will be implemented when the successful gaming franchise releases
its next chapter in 2024.
Ref: Mat on Twitter: "BREAKING: GTA 6 will be Play to Earn!
Industry
observers believe that GTA 6 has the potential to
revolutionize the gaming industry by incorporating blockchain technologies.
This move would enable players to convert their in-game earnings into fiat
money that can be spent in the real world. Although Rockstar Games, the
developer of GTA, has yet to comment on the rumored in-game crypto reward
system, they have previously confirmed that the development of GTA 6 is well underway:
"With the unprecedented longevity of GTA 5, we
know many of you have been asking us about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto
series. With every new project we embark on, our goal is always to markedly
move beyond what we have previously delivered – and we are pleased to confirm
that active development for the Grand Theft Auto series’ next entry is well
underway."
While an
official release date for GTA 6 has not been announced, it
is speculated that the game will launch on current gaming consoles, such as the
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The availability of the game on
older console generations remains unconfirmed and will depend on its release
timeline.
Furthermore,
reports indicate that GTA 6 could potentially become the
most expensive video game ever created, with an estimated budget of up to $2 billion. Developers have not addressed these suggestions
directly, but Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Rockstar's parent company Take-Two
Interactive, has expressed the company's commitment to perfection and
delivering a truly exceptional gaming experience. Zelnick emphasized that
Rockstar strives to create something entirely unprecedented and believes that
GTA 6 could set a new performance benchmark for the gaming
industry in the years to come.
While
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not officially confirmed the
addition of cryptocurrencies to the gaming mechanics of GTA 6,
the possibility of play-to-earn mechanics and cryptocurrency rewards remains
speculative until an official announcement is made.
