‘GTA 6’ Release Date, Latest News, Update: Rockstar Vice President Leaves After 20 Years; Sixth Installment Could Be Affected

Rockstar remains reticent about whether or not they’re developing “GTA 6.” And with how everything is shaping up within the doors of the studio, it appears that the sixth entry for the franchise will be delayed even further.

As has been recently announced, Rockstar vice president of developer Jeronimo Barrera has parted ways with the studio after being with the company for 20 years. Barrera explained that the reason behind his decision is to explore the emerging new tech that is revolving around the game industry. He added that if he had stayed with Rockstar, then it’s likely that he’ll oversee the development of the studio’s most successful franchises, including the much-anticipated “GTA 6.”

This didn’t sit well with the former VP so he made the decision to leave the studio. However, Barrera did say that he’s proud of what the “GTA” and “Red Dead Redemption” franchises has become, especially since he’s been one of the people who spearheaded the success of the titles. At the moment, it’s still unclear whether his departure will impact the development of “GTA 6.”

But given that he’s been with the company when they only had five people working for the studio, his absence and expertise will be sorely missed. Barrera’s departure also comes in the wake of Rockstar hiring more people to help develop a next-generation game. While the studio hasn’t revealed what title this is, rumors began circulating that they may be working on “GTA 6.”

With “GTA 5” now over five-years-old, it’s fair to assume that the studio has at least spoken about the future of the franchise. This is especially true since it’s the most lucrative title that they’ve ever made. Unfortunately, news involving “GTA 6” mostly stems from rumors. But if the prediction that the sixth installment will come out between 2020 and 2022, then the development of the game may already have started.