Former Rockstar Games developer Ben Hinchliffe recently shared his excitement for Grand Theft Auto VI and hinted at the game’s groundbreaking realism, which he believes will “blow people away.” Hinchliffe, who worked on Rockstar titles such as LA Noire, GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and GTA 6 until his departure in 2021, gave his perspective in a new interview with GTA VI O’Clock.
During the interview, Hinchliffe touched on Rockstar’s current focus, likely fine-tuning and debugging the game before its anticipated Fall 2025 release. He noted that developers likely account for diverse player approaches, ensuring the game’s systems respond dynamically to varied gameplay styles. This level of polish, he suggested, aligns with Rockstar’s history of raising the bar in gaming realism.
Reflecting on his own experience, Hinchliffe shared that he’s most eager to see how GTA 6 has evolved since his time on the project. “I was privy to a lot of new things, content and story and stuff,” he said, adding that he’s curious to see how these elements have developed in the final version.
Whether fans will be surprised by GTA 6’s innovations, Hinchliffe pointed to Rockstar’s commitment to making each new game more realistic. “Every element of the game moves forward,” he explained, noting that each installment improves the authenticity of character behavior, creating a more immersive world. This dedication to evolving realism, he believes, is what will set GTA 6 apart.
“It will blow people away,” Hinchliffe asserted. “People have been talking about it for ages since GTA V, and I’m excited for players to experience it because I think [Rockstar] has raised the bar again.”
These comments echo Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, which described GTA 6 as poised to “set new entertainment benchmarks.” Meanwhile, fans eagerly await more details. With nearly a year since the game’s first trailer, speculation is mounting that a new trailer could drop before Take-Two’s upcoming earnings call on November 8. However, whether the rumored footage will reveal the next-level realism Hinchliffe hinted at remains uncertain.