""You have to be something else," said Stockman during an appearance on FRVR's podcast. "You can't compete with them anymore. You can't. It's impossible. You can't make a Western game and try to compete with Red Dead.""
""The industry is bigger than its ever been in the sense that people hunger for games," said Stockman. "People hunger for new experiences. I think it's entirely possible to be a number two, there's nothing wrong with trying to be a number two if you play your cards right. You don't go crazy, you be very focused, you don't look at GTA as a North Star and say, 'I wanna be that.' You have a clear identity and this is what you're trying to do. And you don't have to be a 100 hour masterpiece, and you just gotta be smart about it.""
Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to be a blockbuster and to dominate the industry upon release. GTA Online operates as a lifestyle offering that extends beyond a single game and sustains long-term engagement. Directly competing with GTA or attempting to mimic its scale is viewed as impractical. Developers can succeed by cultivating a clear identity, staying focused, and delivering targeted experiences rather than chasing a GTA-sized project. Pursuing the position of a strong number two is a viable strategy if teams play their cards right. Saints Row has seen recent interest, but no new project is officially underway. GTA 6 is slated for November 19, 2026.
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