Posted Aug 30, 2026 at 9:27 PM UTC

Rockstar says GTA has no generative AI or microtransactions.

During a recent episode of the Kinda Funny Gamescast, Andy Cortez said he asked the studio point-blank about the topics and was told there would be no in-game monetization and that there was absolutely “no AI” used in the game. So those are at least two huge controversial bullets the launch should dodge.

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