The development of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has taken a historic turn, with India emerging as the single largest contributor to the project. Out of nearly 6,000 developers working across Rockstar’s global studios, Rockstar India, headquartered in Bengaluru, accounts for approximately 1,615 developers—the highest number from any single country or studio involved in the game’s creation.
Historically, Rockstar India played a supporting role in blockbuster titles such as GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. However, for GTA 6, the studio has been entrusted with the full responsibility of building Vice Beach, a sprawling, iconic in-game location that is expected to be a standout feature of the upcoming title. This marks a significant shift in Rockstar’s development strategy, decentralizing creative power and highlighting India’s growing expertise in open-world design, asset creation, and environment art.
This development is a watershed moment for the Indian gaming industry. For the first time, an Indian studio is not just supporting but leading a critical component of a major AAA game. The move reflects a broader industry trend toward decentralized, cross-border development, with Rockstar Games leveraging talent and expertise from its international arms.
The Vice Beach project is expected to showcase the strengths of Indian developers and could set new standards for future collaborations between global studios and India’s rapidly growing gaming sector.
As anticipation builds for GTA 6’s projected 2026 release, the spotlight is firmly on Rockstar India. The successful execution of Vice Beach could redefine perceptions of Indian game development and open doors for even greater involvement in future global projects.
With over a quarter of the game’s development force based in India, GTA 6 is set to become a landmark not just for Rockstar Games, but for the entire Indian gaming industry.