Video game enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA6) by Rockstar Games. However, preordering the upcoming game might not be the wisest decision, especially considering the recent fiasco around Rockstar’s remastered trilogy.
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Rockstar’s Bumpy Road with Remasters
Before we dive into the intricacies of preordering, let’s take a moment to reflect on Rockstar’s recent track record. In November 2021, Rockstar launched a remastered collection of three iconic games: Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas. However, the release didn’t go as smoothly as planned.
The Remastered Trilogy: A Symphony of Errors?
Instead of the nostalgic trip down memory lane players hoped for, the launch of the remastered trilogy was marred by various glitches, graphical issues, and even controversial hidden files 【source†Wikipedia】. The severity of these problems was such that Rockstar had to pull the games from their PC store temporarily.
While Rockstar didn’t directly develop these remastered versions (the job was outsourced to Grove Street Games), the overall supervision and quality control were still their responsibility. As such, the chaos surrounding the trilogy’s launch left many fans questioning Rockstar’s recent quality standards.
Preordering Games: A Risky Business?
With the dust from the remastered trilogy’s release yet to fully settle, GTA6 preorders are about to open. The question is, should you preorder?
Preordering games is a longstanding tradition in the gaming community. It guarantees you’ll get a copy of the game on release day and often comes with exclusive bonuses. However, it also comes with risks.
Lessons from Bethesda
Take Bethesda, for example. They released Fallout 76 with high anticipation, only for it to be riddled with bugs and issues on release 【source†Wikipedia】. Those who preordered based on the developer’s reputation were left with a subpar experience.
The same could happen with GTA6. If Rockstar repeats its recent pattern, preordering could mean paying for a game that’s potentially riddled with issues. At worst, it might be unplayable until patches arrive.
A New Approach: Waiting It Out
Given these recent events, the old wisdom of preordering may no longer hold. Instead, waiting for reviews and patches might be the smarter approach.
By doing so, you can ensure that your hard-earned money is spent!
