Grand Theft Auto 6

Recent job listings at Rockstar Games hint that Grand Theft Auto 6 may incorporate user-generated content (UGC), potentially enhancing its long-term engagement.

Since the announcement in late 2023, GTA 6 has generated considerable buzz with multiple trailers and insights into its settings such as Vice City, Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, and Mount Kalaga, though specifics about gameplay remain sparse.

The job postings, reported by PCGamesN, suggest new roles focused on UGC: an associate compliance manager in Bangalore, India, and a senior product manager based in Manhattan, New York. These positions aim to advance Rockstar’s existing UGC platforms and monitor current trends in the field.

Monitoring UGC Trends

The tasks within these roles include contributing to platforms like the FiveM modding framework for GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2’s counterpart, RedM. Notably, the positions will assist in defining monetization strategies for UGC content and ensuring moderation across community servers.

UGC Goals Noted

Rockstar’s hiring for UGC roles suggests its commitment to user-generated content as vital for GTA 6, the company’s next major release, expected in May 2026. However, the limited number of positions could indicate a response to employee turnover rather than an expansive shift in the company’s workforce focus.

As of now, there’s no announcement regarding a PC release for GTA 6, which may mirror the release pattern of GTA 5, which debuted on PC in 2015 after launching on console generations.