While the rest of the world continues to rely on trailers and leaks, one German journalist has already gone hands-on: Henrik Oerding from ZEIT claims to be the only German-speaking editor who got an exclusive early playtest of GTA 6 before its release. In a discussion with GamePro and GameStar, he shares his initial impressions of the new Vice City.
What Did the Journalist Really See in GTA 6?
Oerding primarily described the sheer scale of the game world as overwhelming – Vice City reportedly feels significantly more vibrant and densely populated than previous Rockstar cities. He especially highlighted the dynamic between the two protagonists, Lucia and Jason: unlike many past GTA titles featuring a single silent main character, this duo is said to truly function as a couple with their own narrative, including believable points of conflict. While he couldn't reveal specific figures or mission details due to contractual obligations, his overall assessment is decidedly positive.
Why Is Such an Early Press Preview a Big Deal?
Rockstar Games is notoriously reserved when it comes to press previews – unlike many publishers, the studio rarely and very selectively invites individual journalists, usually only shortly before launch. The fact that Henrik Oerding, a German editor, is among the few worldwide who got to play GTA 6 early is a testament to trust, a gesture unprecedented in the over ten-year wait for GTA V's successor. For the German-speaking community, this offers a rare glimpse behind Rockstar's typically impenetrable communication curtain.
Our Take: Such curated early impressions should naturally be approached with caution, as Rockstar meticulously chooses what to showcase. Nevertheless, it's a strong signal that the developers are apparently satisfied enough with their product this close to launch to grant journalists access. For more, we've already summarized what we know about the absence of microtransactions in GTA 6, and how the game technically performs according to the first extended look, in our report on console framerate expectations.
Source: GamePro
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