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Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer component of Rockstar's popular Grand Theft Auto V, is approaching its tenth anniversary this year. Despite its longevity, the game still receives weekly updates and new content, keeping fans engaged and excited. In an interview with GamesRadar, design director Scott Butchard expressed surprise and gratitude for the game's success and reflected on the team's initial vision for the game. "When we started, I don't think we could have dreamed that we would continue for another 10 years. The success of GTA Online is not what we expected," Butchard said.
One of the keys to GTA Online's success is its ability to appeal to a large audience with a wide range of content, according to lead designer Chris Bell. However, meeting the demand for new and exciting content is a constant challenge for the development team.
"With such a large number and variety of experiences in GTA Online right now, there's always the challenge of trying to keep things fresh that appeal to both our veteran audience and any new players who may be playing as their first piece of gameplay. beyond the tutorial," Bell said.
Although the fans are impatiently attending the Grand Theft Auto VI series, Butchard has declared that the team will have new names with new features and functions for the current version of GTA Online, and compris du nouveau contenu jusqu'à la fin of the year.
"We have a lot of ideas in the works right now, before the end of the year holidays, so stay tuned!" Butchard said.
GTA Online launched in October 2013, a month after the release of Grand Theft Auto V. Since then, the game has enjoyed continued success, with a standalone version of the game releasing in 2022 for $20. While it remains to be seen what form Grand Theft Auto VI will take, it's likely that the next installment in the series will include an online component, given the massive success of GTA Online.
