Game news It's not just GTA 6 in development, another episode of the saga is in preparation but it could go unnoticed: yes, it's possible!
Publié le 26/02/2024 à 17:05
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If everyone is waiting for GTA 6, there is another episode of the Grand Theft Auto series which is also in development, but few people are aware of it.
GTA San Andreas is for many the best episode of the Grand Theft Auto series. In October 2021, shortly after Facebook became Meta, Mark Zuckerberg himself announced a VR port of this legendary game for his virtual reality headset, the Oculus Quest 2. Since then, communication around the project has stopped, finally, until the start of 2024.
A project that came from nowhere
Announced for the Oculus Quest 2, however, GTA San Andreas VR is taking so long that the Quest 3, successor to the hardware for which the game was originally planned, was released in 2023. During the presentation of this new device, Meta did not give any news of the virtual reality port of the legendary Rockstar Games title, but that was before a message from the company's support:
Good morning ! We're delighted that you've contacted us to share your excitement for the release of Grand Theft Auto. We completely understand your eagerness to experience the upcoming adventures in this game. Currently we don't have any new information about the release date, but don't worry, the game hasn't been canceled, so keep an eye out on our blogs for any future updates on this.
The title would therefore still be in development, enough to restore enthusiasm to fans of the GTA license and VR. Unfortunately, the hope was short-lived as the message was quickly deleted afterwards. We therefore still do not know what future is reserved for this GTA San Andreas VR, but one thing is certain, we will still have to wait before having the answer.
Mark Zuckerberg during the announcement of GTA San Andreas VR in 2021
VR, a technology that is struggling to find a place in video games
If few people expect or are aware that the San Andreas VR project is still in progress, it is because virtual reality is far from being a success with the general public in this sector. According to the online portal Statista, 1.3% of gamers owned a VR headset in 2023. A figure which should only increase to 1.5% during 2024. VR seems to be struggling to find its place in the world of video games, it remains to be seen whether this will still be the case in the years to come.
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