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It's quite likely such a massive game wouldn't really run on the current Steam Deck, but for Desktop Linux we've seen Proton do some ridiculous magic to get even the most intense games working pretty well. By the time GTA VI is released onto PC, no doubt Proton would be able to run it (or soon after release as we see sometimes).
"Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet."
Trailer is below:
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“Grand Theft Auto VI continues our efforts to push the limits of what’s possible in highly immersive, story-driven open-world experiences,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We’re thrilled to be able to share this new vision with players everywhere.”
Even though on Linux systems we have Proton, there's a rather big elephant in the corner, waiting to jump out and squash you with SURPRISE. That elephant's name is Anti Cheat. We have no idea what sort of tooling they're going to include with it, if they decide to go for some invasive kernel-based solution, both Steam Deck and Desktop Linux would probably be left out in the cold without a coat. Hopefully this won't happen. There's also the chance it could end up being an Epic Games Store exclusive, making it even more of a nuisance.
When do you think we might see an actual PC release of it? A year later?
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
A far future problem I suppose.
walther von stolzing 5 Dec 2023
Some very impressive lighting going on in that trailer.
Yeah, they're absolutely showcasing the lighting.
Having sunk more hours into Vice City than any other GTA, I have to say that seeing the new Ocean Drive almost brings a tear to my eye.
slaapliedje 5 Dec 2023
GTA games have notoriously been pretty bad about consuming video ram, which is where I think hand held devices would likely cry. But they can always optimize it to work better in such places. Though in all honesty, it wouldn't surprise me if they screw the PC crowd over and only release on PS5/whatever Xbox.
* RDR - the most invasive DRM ever (console only "DRM";)
* GTA5 - no invasive DRM
* RDR2 - no invasive DRM
I think that with GTA6 we will have the same situation like it was on GTA5 - it will be limited in time console exclusive. The question is how long? GTA5 was released first on PS3/Xbox360, some time later on "next gen" PS4/Xbox1 and only later on PC...
GTA6 is oblivious hardware seller so I'm afraid it will be the same story - so PC edition after PS6/XboXXX... Or maybe perhaps it will be also exclusive tittle for SteamDeck2?
Like V it will trail a year or so later
walther von stolzing 5 Dec 2023
Yeah yeah lightning... What about their willy physics!?
They did that way back in 2008 or so, in the expansions for GTA IV.
So, just wondering because this isn't actually a game I'm likely to play, but if it only comes out on console, can it be played on PC with emulation? Or are all those emulators just for old consoles?
Emulation is currently CURRENT with some systems for example Nintendo Switch has day 1 emulation for many of their games but not all.
All others are trailing.
I'll wait to see how much of it requires online. With GTA V they basically abandoned single player both in terms of fixes and enhancements and only added stuff for the online mode. For example, I heard they added additional map locations and vehicles, apartments, etc. Those map locations, vehicles and apartments were never placed into single player. Not only that, but the online mode was riddled with cheaters, so it was barely playable anyway.
In my mind, the game lost half its value just because of that. If they ensure that the single player mode can be played offline without requiring an internet connection, while having most features available in single player mode, I might consider it.
I really don’t care much, i may play it later, like 2030, DLCed, patched, smoothed, de-priced.
Maybe.
Yeah yeah lightning... What about their willy physics!?There are plenty of willy physics in my Dick Trickle Racing Career write ups...... Found exclusively on the Crass Racing Association Programing (CRAP)....... Also known as the Weekend Players Club here on Gaming On Linux.........
I think that with GTA6 we will have the same situation like it was on GTA5 - it will be limited in time console exclusive. The question is how long?
Ars did a write-up of the historical gaps if you wanted to let that guide you.
!link
(note that we're 4,949 days and counting between the release of Red Dead Redemption on consoles and its release on PC)
Last edited by CatKiller on 5 Dec 2023 at 11:08 pm UTC
Mountain Man 5 Dec 2023
The Nintendo DS exclusive China Town Wars remains my all time favourite Grand Theft Auto. I keep hoping for an HD remaster, or remake, or even better, a sequel.DS Exclusive? This one was also available on PSP, iPhone and Android.
walther von stolzing 6 Dec 2023
The Nintendo DS exclusive China Town Wars remains my all time favourite Grand Theft Auto. I keep hoping for an HD remaster, or remake, or even better, a sequel.DS Exclusive? This one was also available on PSP, iPhone and Android.
Yeah I played that one on a PSP emulator.
I liked the *far more primitive* one on Game Boy Advance (GTA Advance) better though; on an emulator likewise. The only top-down GTA I actually played from start to finish.
Mountain Man 6 Dec 2023
Ah, right, I had forgotten it was ported to other devices.The Nintendo DS exclusive China Town Wars remains my all time favourite Grand Theft Auto. I keep hoping for an HD remaster, or remake, or even better, a sequel.DS Exclusive? This one was also available on PSP, iPhone and Android.
(note that we're 4,949 days and counting between the release of Red Dead Redemption on consoles and its release on PC)So you're saying there's no Redemption for Rockstar.
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