Rockstar North says Grand Theft Auto VI will not include microtransactions and that generative AI was not used in its development. The claims are attributed to comments made by Rob Nelson, co-studio head of Rockstar North, during a visit to the studio in Edinburgh.
Multiple outlets report that Kinda Funny asked Nelson directly about both topics. According to the accounts, Nelson’s responses were “no” to monetization through real-world purchases and “no” to generative AI being present or used. GameSpot and Pushsquare both frame the remarks as a clarification ahead of the game’s release and relate them to earlier reporting, including coverage that links Rockstar’s broader development approach to human-made craft.
While outlets largely agree on the core points—no microtransactions and no generative AI—they differ in emphasis. Some focus on the direct Q&A reported from Kinda Funny’s discussions, while others reference supporting context from related reporting that compares animation volumes across Rockstar titles. Overall, the outlets present the statements as clarifications from Rockstar rather than confirmed details from released gameplay systems.
