Rumors that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI will incorporate cryptocurrency and nonfungible tokens have once again surfaced, sparking speculation among fans.
Posts shared on Twitter suggest that GTA 6 will be a play-to-earn game and that in-game items such as cars and weapons will be NFTs.
GTA creator Rockstar Games is yet to weigh in on whether there’s any truth to these claims, but there seems to be little solid evidence backing the rumors.
The company cracked down on the use of crypto in GTA in November last year and sent cease and desist letters to companies running public servers with blockchain integrations — a blow to several game makers that had built their games on the platform.
Given that GTA 5 has sold over 180 million copies and generated a staggering $8 billion in revenue since its 2015 release, it seems unlikely that Rockstar would drastically alter the successful formula of the franchise, the latest installment of which is expected next year or in 2025.
Of course, there could be a crypto element, but not necessarily the one crypto bros want. Game Rant suggests that it is more likely for Rockstar Games to use crypto as the butt of its in-game jokes.
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