Rockstar Says GTA 6 Encourages Empathy, a First for the Series
Rockstar Games has stated that the upcoming GTA 6 will feature new mechanics designed to encourage player empathy through the relationship of its protagonists, Jason and Lucia. The game is set to launch on November 19 for current-gen consoles.
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As one of the most anticipated entertainment products, changes in GTA 6's design philosophy represent a significant shift for the blockbuster gaming industry.
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Rockstar Says GTA 6 Encourages Empathy, a First for the Series
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson says GTA 6 is the first game in the series to actively encourage empathy, at least for players who want it. In an interview with The Guardian , spotted by IGN , Nelson said the studio has tried "for the first time in a GTA to provide mechanisms that encourage it," and tied the change to the story of Jason and Lucia. He described the pair as a young couple who are running out of options, so their early jobs stick to low-level stuff like stealing cheaper cars and picking easy locks, with bigger jobs coming later.
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