GTA 6: We’re Setting Ourselves Up For Disappointment With Wild Expectations

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Salman Fareed

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Let’s be real—the GTA 6 hype is reaching a fever pitch. With over 180 million views, the game’s reveal has become gaming’s second-biggest trailer.

Every blurry screenshot, every dubious leak, and every little detail from its trailer sets the internet ablaze. However, since Rockstar Games tends to keep things hush-hush, wild speculations have really taken off.

People want GTA 6 to look photorealistic and have a huge map packed with activities. Some even dream of super-detailed life simulations with changing weather and NPCs leading their own lives like real people.

The expectations are sky-high. But are they even realistic? Are we forgetting history? Are we setting ourselves up for a Cyberpunk 2077-level meltdown?

Why it matters: Having unrealistic expectations about a video game often leads to disappointment when these expectations are not met. That’s why I advise everyone not to believe everything they see on the internet until Rockstar makes it official.

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Leaks and Community Response

There have been several GTA 6 leaks over the last few years, causing both excitement and worry among fans. Leaks happen a lot in gaming, but they can make expectations unrealistically high. That’s what’s happening with GTA 6 at the moment.

Folks are dreaming of revolutionary AI, photorealistic graphics that blur the line between game and reality, expansive maps with unprecedented interactivity… you name it.

While technological leaps are awesome, let’s get a dose of reality: game development is ridiculously complex. Overpromising and underdelivering is an industry-wide plague.

Moreover, GTA 6 taking so long to develop has made fans super eager. It’s been more than ten years since GTA 5 came out, so people are really excited for the next one. But long waits can sometimes end in big letdowns when a game finally drops.

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Remember Cyberpunk Launch Disappointment?

Let’s rewind a bit. Remember all the craziness when Cyberpunk 2077 came out? There were years of excitement, with awesome trailers and big promises.

But when the game dropped, especially on older consoles, it was full of bugs, felt incomplete, and was missing features people were promised. Fans were really upset – and they had every right to be.

Similarly, Starfield faced scrutiny, highlighting the dangers of unrealistic hype. It’s nice to see Cyberpunk 2077’s redemption through dedicated updates over the years. However, the initial backlash shows that having unrealistic expectations is never healthy.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying GTA 6 will be a mess at launch like Cyberpunk 2077. I’m genuinely excited for GTA 6. Rockstar Games has a stellar track record, and the Grand Theft Auto series is an absolute juggernaut.

But history has a habit of repeating itself. The longer Rockstar Games stays quiet about the official gameplay, the more people get hyped up, setting expectations through the roof.

This isn’t about pessimism or raining on anyone’s parade. It’s about tempering expectations. Rockstar Games likely has something mind-blowing in store for us, but let’s not turn ourselves into those fans who harassed Cyberpunk 2077 developers over missing wall-running or a missing multiplayer.

GTA 6 Will be Great

Rather than dreaming about improbable things, let’s stick to what GTA does best. Rockstar knows how to make detailed worlds with cultural relevance, chaotic sandboxes, characters you won’t forget, and sharp humor.

If GTA 6 nails those things, with the boost from new-gen tech, it’ll be great. Could it have extra stuff? Sure. But does it need to reinvent the concept of open-world gaming to be a success? Absolutely not.

Basically, we’ve got to keep our feet on the ground when it comes to GTA 6. It’ll surely be a great game, but it might not live up to all the crazy hype. We need to be okay with some small flaws, like imperfect graphics or occasional glitches.

It’ll do just fine as long as it gives us a good time and shows that the developers really cared about the game. Enjoy the anticipation, let your mind wander (but not too far), and let Rockstar do its thing.

If we keep our expectations in check, we might avoid a letdown. Who knows, GTA 6 might surprise us in ways we haven’t even thought of yet.

Salman Fareed

Passionate gamer and content creator with vast knowledge of video games, and I enjoy writing content about them. My creativity and ability to think outside the box allow me to approach gaming uniquely. With my dedication to gaming and content creation, I’m constantly exploring new ways to share my passion with others.