Grand Theft Auto 6 GTA 6 promises to be a technological masterpiece with innovations that promise to take the gaming experience to a new level. Recently, it was revealed that Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has filed a patent for new locomotion technology, intended to ensure "extremely dynamic and realistic" animations in the upcoming GTA 6.
Reddit user u/Tobbelobben30 brought to the community's attention that Tobias Kleanthous, a former Rockstar employee specializing in AI/gameplay and animation, is mentioned in GTA 6 leaks. Tobbelobben30 discovered that Kleanthous worked at Rockstar between 2014 and end of 2021 and is the main inventor and author of a patent called "System and Method for Virtual Character Locomotion".
The patent description on his LinkedIn profile indicates that it is about "animated locomotive control based on some of the core technologies" he "developed and implemented at Rockstar Games", presumably for use in GTA 6.
According to Tobbelobben30, this patent discloses the use of an ingenious system that consists of creating a library of small blocks for character movements, perhaps from Grand Theft Auto 6. These blocks can be combined in various ways to create a wide range of animations. For example, a game character walking in the rain, feeling tired, or injured can be represented naturally, without the need to design separate animations for each of these situations.
This means that GTA 6 could benefit from more diverse and realistic animations, with characters moving in ways that "correspond to the weather, their energy level and their injuries." This aspect will make the game seem "more immersive", giving players a more authentic and immersive experience.
With this revolutionary locomotion technology, Take-Two and Rockstar Games aim to redefine the standards of realism and diversity in game character animations. GTA 6 is not only expected to be a commercial success but also a huge step in the technological evolution of the gaming industry. Players can expect a more real and engaging virtual world where each character reacts naturally and authentically to the environment and situations encountered.
