The tenth anniversary of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto series passed on September 17. Despite this milestone, official information on GTA 6 remains sparse, aside from the announcement in February 2022 that development is actively underway. Nonetheless, following last year's unfortunate leak, we have gathered insightful details on the improvements brought about by the latest version of the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE). This article provides an exhaustive look into these technical enhancements.
Evolution of the RAGE Engine
The Rockstar Advanced Game Engine, commonly referred to as RAGE, has undergone significant evolutions since its inception, establishing itself as a formidable engine in the gaming industry. Here's a quick review of its historical improvements:
RAGE 7 in GTA 5
The seventh version of the RAGE engine introduced in GTA 5 brought along advancements like a revamped scripting engine, DirectX 11 support, and improved memory management features. Even a decade later, this version continues to be highly effective.
RAGE 8 in Red Dead Redemption 2
This version incorporated a plethora of new capabilities such as cutting-edge artificial intelligence, intricate weather management systems, and support for Vulkan and DirectX 12 APIs. Interactions with NPCs in this version are among some of the most advanced in the industry.
New Innovations in RAGE 9 for GTA 6
The ninth iteration of RAGE focuses primarily on four key areas: