The era of GTA 6 is almost upon us after waiting more than a decade since the release of GTA 5. Since the release date is now just a matter of weeks away, we're starting to learn more about the game's features and what to expect, including the massive file size that's going to take up all the storage space on some players' systems.
Edge magazine interviewed Rob Nelson, who's the co-studio head and head of development at Rockstar North in Edinburgh. During this interview, Edge learned about different design elements and systems that make GTA 6 function and feel like a living world. This includes a system called the Criminal Profile, which takes a lot of inspiration from Red Dead Redemption 2's Morality system.
The Criminal Profile Impacts Jason and Lucia's Story
Some games treat morality as not super consequential, such as Mass Effect—which I still hope will be saved following BioWare's closure. In Mass Effect, morality impacts Shepard's appearance in the second game, and it will decide if certain interactions or dialogue are available to you. According to Edge's interview with Nelson, GTA 6's Criminal Profile system is more than cosmetic. It will impact how the...
