GTA 6, which has become the focal point of the gaming world and is set to release on May 26, 2026, if there are no further delays, continues the series’ tradition by taking place within the United States. The game is set in Leonida, a location inspired by the state of Florida. It seems unlikely that future installments or additional content in the series will deviate from this setting.
GTA outside the U.S. may not happen
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games and longtime creative lead on the GTA series alongside his brother Sam Houser, shared key insights about the series during a podcast. He addressed the question fans often ask: “Will we ever see a GTA game set outside the U.S.?”
Houser acknowledged that they previously attempted something similar with GTA London on the PS1, but he believes it’s unlikely that a similar project will happen again. According to him, American culture forms the essence and spirit of the GTA series.
From the free use of weapons to the over-the-top characters, every aspect of GTA reflects American society. Therefore, Houser believes that a game set in another country could not preserve the defining spirit of GTA.
During his tenure as an executive at Rockstar Games, the issue was discussed, and the conclusion was that a GTA game set outside the U.S. would not fit the series’ structure.
Although the Houser brothers have left Rockstar Games, Dan Houser’s reasoning remains persuasive. As he emphasized, American culture—both its good and bad sides—forms the DNA of GTA and is considered the foundation of the series.
GTA outside the U.S. may not happen
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games and longtime creative lead on the GTA series alongside his brother Sam Houser, shared key insights about the series during a podcast. He addressed the question fans often ask: “Will we ever see a GTA game set outside the U.S.?”
Houser acknowledged that they previously attempted something similar with GTA London on the PS1, but he believes it’s unlikely that a similar project will happen again. According to him, American culture forms the essence and spirit of the GTA series.
From the free use of weapons to the over-the-top characters, every aspect of GTA reflects American society. Therefore, Houser believes that a game set in another country could not preserve the defining spirit of GTA.
During his tenure as an executive at Rockstar Games, the issue was discussed, and the conclusion was that a GTA game set outside the U.S. would not fit the series’ structure.
Although the Houser brothers have left Rockstar Games, Dan Houser’s reasoning remains persuasive. As he emphasized, American culture—both its good and bad sides—forms the DNA of GTA and is considered the foundation of the series.
