Former Rockstar developer Mike York recently compared Mario Kart World to Grand Theft Auto 6, claiming the former cannot compete. While Mario Kart World’s release date is only a few more weeks away, many gamers have also been talking about the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise. While GTA 6 was delayed until May 2026, it has already had an impact on the industry.
One of the people weighing in on the significance of GTA 6 is Mike York. As a former animator for Rockstar, he has worked on GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, a couple of huge games for the company. York recently analyzed the second trailer for GTA 6, discussing the different aspects of the in-development game. In particular, the ex-Rockstar developer praised the immense detail on display and highlighted the lighting, suggesting that it could have contributed to the recent delay.
Mario Kart World is following in Breath of the Wild's footsteps, and it's far from the last Nintendo franchise that can do so.
In his YouTube video (spotted by VG247), Mike York compared this level of detail in GTA 6 to other games, specifically pointing out Mario Kart World for...
