Ex-Rockstar Games employee Rob Carr is confident that Grand Theft Auto VI will adopt features introduced in Red Dead Redemption 2 and other titles from the developer.
A former Rockstar Games developer has suggested that Grand Theft Auto VI could take inspiration from Red Dead Redemption 2, continuing the studio’s tradition of evolving ideas across its titles.
Rob Carr, who previously worked as an audio designer on projects including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, shared his thoughts in an interview with Kiwi Talkz, explaining that Rockstar often reuses and refines gameplay systems.
He said: “Even on GTA 5, they took the Dead Eye system. They used the Dead Eye as one of the perks for one of the characters.”
In GTA V, each protagonist had a unique ability — Michael could slow down time during shootouts, Franklin had enhanced driving focus, and Trevor entered a damage-boosting “berserker” mode.
Carr noted these mechanics were influenced by earlier Rockstar titles, highlighting how the studio builds on its own ideas.
He explained: “They’re all things that… have been used in previous titles that they wanted to expand upon.
“So I’ll be surprised if they don’t use something from Red Dead 2.”
While Carr did not confirm any specific features, Red Dead Redemption 2 introduced a range of systems that could translate into a modern Grand Theft Auto setting. These include highly detailed world interactions, dynamic NPC behaviour, and immersive storytelling elements such as Arthur Morgan’s journal.
Speculation has already begun among fans about how such mechanics could evolve in GTA VI, with some suggesting features like deeper character tracking systems or social media-style storytelling could take the place of Red Dead’s more traditional elements.
Rockstar has yet to officially detail gameplay systems for GTA VI ahead of its release in November, but the studio’s history suggests it will continue blending ideas from across its portfolio.
Former Rockstar developer believes GTA VI will borrow ideas from Red Dead Redemption 2
