Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to feature a new graphics engine from Rockstar Games that has been built to challenge the current industry standard.
As shared by Rockstar Mag founder Chris Klippel (via Twitter), a new version of the developer's graphics engine – known as RAGE9 – is expected to be utilised for the next GTA with the technology described as "ahead of its time". The goal of Rockstar Games is to build an engine that will be able to "outperform" Unreal Engine, which was developed by Fortnite maker Epic Games.
Considering that Grand Theft Auto V launched in September 2013, a leap in graphics for GTA 6 seems inevitable but this does seem a major jump, if true. Rockstar has historically always looked to push hardware to its limits with GTA V being designed as a PS3 and Xbox 360 game, so this report seems believable.
We also know that GTA 6 is in "active development" after Rockstar finally confirmed the game's existence earlier this year, so that hopefully means it won't be another nine years before we hear more details.
Visiblement, la nouvelle version du moteur graphique de #RockstarGames (RAGE9) qui sera utilisée pour #GTA6 risque d'être assez incroyable. J'ai pu avoir des retours très positifs, on devrait vraiment ne pas être déçu sur ce point. On parle d'un moteur en avance sur son temps. pic.twitter.com/v2DVSS4lMJApril 22, 2022
"Obviously, the new version of the graphics engine of #RockstarGames (RAGE9) which will be used for #GTA6 is likely to be quite incredible," wrote Klippel (via Google Translate). "I was able to get very positive feedback, we really shouldn't be disappointed on this point. We are talking about an engine ahead of its time."
Furthermore, when pressed for more details on how it will compare to Unreal Engine, he said: "Apparently the goal is to outperform the Unreal Engine. They are capable of it, we will see if they can do it."
This isn't the first set of details shared by Klippel, with the leaker previously sharing that the GTA 6 shouldn't be expected until 2024 at the earliest and why there's a chance it might be set in two time periods.
To keep up with all the latest news, rumours and everything else, head to the official T3 GTA 6 hub – including why October is the most likely month of the year that we'll likely find out more.
-
3 Netflix shows to watch after Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryFinished the gripping true crime drama about the Menendez brothers? Here are three other great shows to check out
-
Amazon Echo Show range expands... literally – new 21-inch model and Echo Show 15 now availableAmazon announces two new Echo Show models, including its biggest yet
-
PS5 Pro could arrive just in time for the ultimate GTA 6 experienceNew game, new hardware?
-
GTA 6 is coming - 3 things we want to see
2025 can't come soon enough
-
Is this the biggest hint we've had that GTA VI is coming next year?Take-Two Interactive is expecting big things
-
GTA 6 news, rumours, leaks and what we know about the next Grand Theft AutoEverything we know about Grand Theft Auto 6's expected release date, trailers, map, leaks and more
-
GTA 6 publisher believes a PS5 Pro is in the worksThe publishers of the Grand Theft Auto series are anticipating a PS5 Pro to launch... will it have an effect on GTA 6?
-
Wait, did 50 Cent just tease a GTA 6 collaboration with Rockstar?"I will explain this later," the rapper told followers
-
The latest leak suggests GTA 6 is going to be absolutely massiveFans are piecing together the GTA 6 map, and it looks absolutely enormous
-
GTA 6 hacker reportedly arrestedPolice in London have arrested a 17-year-old teenager that allegedly is connected to the Rockstar leaks
