Was Generative AI Used to Make GTA 6?
The short answer
No, according to Rockstar. The studio says generative AI was not used to make GTA 6.
Where it comes from
During press visits to Rockstar North in August 2026, the Kinda Funny Gamecast hosts asked co-studio head Rob Nelson directly whether AI was in the game. They reported his answer as “no AI.” Separately, the New York Times feature published on August 27, 2026 reported that Rockstar emphasized the game's human-made craft. GameSpot covered both the same day.
The detail that backs it up
Per the same New York Times report, Rockstar said the game has over 600,000 animations, compared with 55,000 in GTA V and 300,000 in Red Dead Redemption 2. That is a Rockstar-provided figure, not an independent count.
What the statement does not cover
It is a verbal answer relayed by journalists, not a written company policy. It refers to making the game, and does not address tools used after launch or any future online mode. If Rockstar publishes a formal position, this page will quote it.