GTA 7 could arrive sooner: Take-Two CEO offers hope

More than 13 years separate GTA 5 from its long-awaited successor, which is finally set to launch in just a few days. Once the initial excitement surrounding GTA 6 (available for pre-order on Amazon) dies down, speculation about the next installment is bound to begin. Fans would certainly welcome a shorter wait this time around – and there may be reason for optimism.

In a recent interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked whether he believes Rockstar could release games more frequently in the future. His response explicitly included GTA:

“We do think that the nature and velocity of the content we'll see from our iconic franchises, including GTA, will look dramatically different over the next decade.”

While that's hardly a guarantee that GTA 7 will arrive sooner, it does suggest that Rockstar could pick up the pace. Comments from Rockstar developers, which we reported on in October, offer a possible explanation for what Zelnick might mean.

Much of the groundwork has already been laid during the development of GTA 6. The upgraded game engine, new development tools and experienced teams could all benefit future projects, potentially allowing Rockstar to release new content more quickly. That doesn't necessarily mean full-fledged sequels such as GTA 7 or Red Dead Redemption 3. Zelnick could also be referring to updates for existing games or additional content for GTA Online. Ultimately, whether GTA 6 gets a successor sooner – and how much sooner – will depend not only on development time but also on Rockstar's internal plans.