A seemingly "random" individual has just recently revealed on Twitter that Rockstar Games has sent marketing emails to developers regarding Grand Theft Auto VI. While the concrete details remain scarce, this communication is in line with GTA 6's imminent reveal.
It's speculated that the email contains positive words and encouraging messages to rally staff members and improve morale, emphasizing the importance of the forthcoming flagship release. Some couldn't help but joke this is Rockstar's way of asserting dominance. After all, there's no way of knowing if this is an internal email sent within the company or an industry-wide email sent to other companies.
Rockstar has been working on the next Grand Theft Auto game for years. As it has expanded, many newer employees will get their first taste of this storied blockbuster franchise. The email marks a major company milestone and a career pinnacle for much of the team involved.
In the wake of Red Dead Redemption 2's challenging crunch period, Rockstar has actively reformed company culture to empower developers. So, this staff outreach aligns with an ongoing focus on bolstering inclusion, communication, and employee satisfaction.
Still, while corporate messaging hints that the pieces are finally falling into their proper place, Rockstar itself has yet to utter even the actual words: Grand Theft Auto VI. In fact, the recent job listings refer ambiguously only to "the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series," as does Rockstar in its early December teaser release promise.