According to Phil Hooker, technical director at Rockstar, the long wait for GTA 6, which took 13 years to develop, won't be repeated for future projects like GTA 7. He mentioned that the infrastructure established during the creation of GTA 6, which will release more than a decade after GTA 5, has equipped the studio to work more efficiently on upcoming games. Hooker emphasized that their team, engine, and development tools are now optimized, allowing for quicker project turnaround. Artist Aaron Garbut echoed this sentiment, stating that significant foundational changes were made in the development of GTA 6, but these improvements will remain intact for future projects. The entire team feels confident that they can now innovate in a more agile manner. While it's uncertain what Rockstar's plans entail beyond GTA 6—perhaps GTA 7 or a smaller project—the focus on speed and efficiency is encouraging. Many players are hopeful that this means less waiting time between major releases going forward, especially after the extended gaps in the past.