Rockstar Confirms GTA 6 Launches Without Microtransactions or Generative AI

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch without microtransactions or the use of generative AI, setting a clear stance on two major industry controversies ahead of its highly anticipated release. The confirmation was provided during a visit from the media outlet Kinda Funny Games to Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland, ahead of the game's recent Extended Look reveal. In a direct exchange, co-studio head Rob Nelson was asked if players could spend real money on in-game purchases. His response was unequivocal: "No monetization." When asked point-blank if generative AI had been used in the game's development, Nelson gave a similarly straightforward answer: "No.