Rockstar likely focussed on “pushing the limits” on console hardware.

For example, referring to the opening shot of protagonist Lucia being interviewed in prison, York says.

“This is an in-game cutscene.

Lucia looks back from the front seat of her car with a fistful of cash in the first GTA 6 trailer.

In a follow-up video, he clarifies that when he says in game, he specifically means in-engine.

“Look how realistic they look now.

And that’s because they’re pushing the limits right now on this new hardware for PS5.

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This isn’t hugely surprising.