Former Take-Two Interactive Software Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TTWO) Rockstar developer Joe Robino shed light on why a standalone Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) story DLC never saw the light of day.
Speaking to the SanInPlay YouTube channel (via IGN), Robino disclosed that the unexpected success of GTA Online shifted Rockstar’s focus and resources. This ultimately lead to the cancellation of the highly anticipated DLC.
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Robino, a senior camera artist and virtual cinematographer at Rockstar’s New York office from 2010 to 2016, was deeply involved in the development of what he described as a “kick ass” standalone DLC for GTA 5.
However, as GTA Online became a “cash cow” soon after its launch, Rockstar decided to reallocate its efforts towards expanding the online multiplayer mode.
“A lot of the team went to do Red Dead Redemption 2 right away and I took on this other project that was a standalone DLC for GTA that never came out and it was kick a–,” Robino revealed.
“That was my thing. ...