Jason Schreier is one of the best reporters in the video game industry. When he says something, you can generally take it as gospel. That said, people can take things out of content, and recently he dropped by our friends at the Xbox Expansion Pass (with Luke Lohr) to talk about GTA 6 and a plethora of other things. Check out the full interview below, and also some of his insights, including what his most anticipated game is for 2026.
1. Schreier: “I can assure you GTA 6 is not done.”
Timestamp: 1:11 – 2:15
Key points:
- Clarifies the game is not content complete.
- Explains difference between “content complete” and “feature complete.”
- Addresses outlets that misquoted him and notes a 1.6% Take-Two stock dip tied to incorrect reporting.
2. “GTA 6 may be the last major graphical showcase.”
Timestamp: 26:42 – 28:10
Key points:
- Says the PS4 → PS5 graphical leap is “kind of a joke.”
- Notes Red Dead Redemption 2 and Witcher 3 still look comparable to modern games.
- Suggests GTA 6 might be the last game that goes all-in on graphical fidelity due to cost vs. return.
3. “Sony treats GTA 6 like a PlayStation exclusive.”
Timestamp: 41:28 – 44:13
Key points:
- Schreier describes GTA 6 as a PS5 system seller.
- Says Sony plans its calendar as if it were a de facto exclusive.
- Notes the absence of a PC launch will drive more console sales.
- States Sony avoids releasing major first-party titles in GTA’s “blast zone.”
4. “I haven’t turned on my Xbox Series X since 2020.”
Timestamp: 46:02 – 47:09
Key points:
- Schreier says once Xbox went day-and-date on PC, he no longer needed the console.
- Frames this as the beginning of Xbox’s shift toward a multiplatform identity.
5. Schreier on AAA budgets: “Not sustainable.”
Timestamp: 5:04 – 5:53
Key points:
- Cites Uncharted 2 (~$20M) vs. The Last of Us Part II (~$200M).
- Says the current trajectory is “not a sustainable path.”
- Reflects broader industry concerns about ballooning budgets and long dev cycles.
6. “Roblox generation could be catastrophic for traditional games.”
Timestamp: 24:09 – 25:41
Key points:
- Questions whether Gen Alpha will migrate to traditional console/PC games.
- Says if they don’t, it could be “catastrophic” for parts of the industry.
7. Confirmation: GTA 6 still has significant development ahead.
Timestamp: 1:11 – 4:10
Key points:
- Reinforces that the game is deep in production with months of work left.
- Clarifies rumors about “done/complete” statuses are 100% incorrect.
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