Rockstar Games has built a reputation for creating incredible games, but it seems like they’ve been focusing on just one series lately—Grand Theft Auto (GTA).

If you’ve been keeping track, you might feel like the days when Rockstar experimented with different types of games are long gone.

Rockstar’s Diverse Past

Before 2014, Rockstar wasn’t afraid to try something new.

They brought us intense action in Manhunt, adrenaline-filled racing in Midnight Club II, and even surprised us with a table tennis game, Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis. Back then, it felt like they could tackle anything.

Then came Grand Theft Auto V in 2013, and everything changed.

Since then, Rockstar has only released one new game, the critically acclaimed Red Dead Redemption 2.

But even that masterpiece didn’t receive any downloadable content (DLC).

And no, re-releases like L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files or Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition don’t count as new games.

GTA’s Hold on Rockstar

The massive success of Grand Theft Auto V, especially its online mode, seems to have locked Rockstar into a financial cycle.

The game has been a goldmine for their parent company, Take-Two Interactive, which likely pressures Rockstar to prioritize GTA over everything else.

The endless updates for GTA Online have taken up a lot of development time, leaving little room for new projects.

Some fans even believe this focus on GTA is the reason Red Dead Redemption 2 never got any DLC.

Back in 2018, reports about Rockstar’s intense “crunch culture” shed light on how demanding this focus on GTA might be for the developers.

Now, with Grand Theft Auto VI in development, fans are worried that Rockstar’s future might revolve around GTA alone.

What Do Fans Want Next?

On forums like GTA Forums, fans have been discussing what Rockstar should work on after Grand Theft Auto VI.

One fan, Krymefull, shared their frustration:

“I am legit in a dire need of a new Rockstar IP. It’s embarrassing to see one of the biggest video game companies only have, like, five original IPs.”

Another fan, Emmi, remains hopeful:

“I think against all odds it’ll finally be Bully 2. Even if Red Dead is one of the best and most profitable franchises next to GTA, they should do something fresh before the next Red Dead entry. But realistically, it’ll probably be another Red Dead.”

Is GTA the Only Future for Rockstar?

While fans dream of games like Bully 2 or another fresh IP, the reality might be different.

With the massive financial success of GTA V (over 205 million copies sold) compared to Red Dead Redemption 2’s impressive but smaller 67 million, Take-Two seems to have a clear preference.

If Red Dead Redemption 2 couldn’t even get DLC because GTA Online was more profitable, it’s hard to imagine Rockstar moving away from the GTA series anytime soon.

Honestly, it wouldn’t be surprising if the next game after GTA VI is… GTA VII.

And as much as it hurts to admit, that seems to be the path Rockstar is on—for now.

Fans can only hope that one day, Rockstar will return to its roots and surprise us with something completely new.

Final Thoughts

What do you think Rockstar should do after GTA VI?

Should they bring back beloved classics like Bully or explore new ideas?

Or are we destined to see a future dominated by GTA sequels?

Let’s hope Rockstar surprises us.

But until then, we’ll just have to keep rewatching the GTA VI trailer.