There’s good news for Grand Theft Auto fans: GTA 6 won’t be delayed due to the recent strike by game actors. The SAG-AFTRA union, representing voice actors, motion capture performers, and stunt people, has called for a strike over concerns about the use of AI in the industry. They are seeking protections against AI being used to recreate their performances without hiring them, potentially displacing their jobs in the lucrative gaming industry.
While this strike has the potential to disrupt ongoing game development and lead to significant delays, GTA 6 is among the projects exempt from the impact. A spokesperson for the game’s producers, Take-Two Interactive, has confirmed that any projects in development before September 2023 are unaffected by the strike. This means GTA 6, despite its parent company being involved in the negotiations, will not be delayed.
The news comes as a relief for fans and the games industry, which is eager to see the release of GTA 6. The game is expected to revitalize the somewhat stagnant games industry, boosting both hardware and software sales in the console market. While Rockstar Games has yet to announce the cast for GTA 6, there’s a possibility that non-union actors have already been used, further solidifying the game’s immunity to the strike’s effects.
The strike highlights the increasing concerns about the use of AI in creative industries, particularly in the entertainment sector. The future of voice acting and motion capture performance depends on how these negotiations unfold and what safeguards are put in place to protect the livelihoods of these talented individuals.
