The entire video game industry is currently focused on GTA6.No matter when it launches, no matter what actions Rockstar's competitors take, this new game is destined to be a hit.In fact, "Saints Row" series designer Chris Stockman believes that no one can compete with the GTA series today.

"You have to differentiate yourself," Stockman said on FRVR's podcast. "You can't compete with them anymore. Not really. It's impossible. Just like you can't make a Western-themed game and try to compete with Red Dead Redemption."

Stockman also said that the continued success of "GTA Online" has made it a "lifestyle product" that "goes beyond just a game."He suggested that instead of trying to take away GTA's crown, it is better to strive to become a "second-place GTA-style game". There is still room in this market.

"The scale of this industry has reached unprecedented levels in terms of players' hunger for games," Stockman said. "People are hungry for new experiences. I think it is completely possible to be number two - and if you have the right strategy, it is never a bad thing to attack number two. You don't have to blindly expand, you just need to focus on yourself, and you don't use GTA as your north star and say, 'I want to be like that.' You have to have a clear positioning and know what you want to do. And you don't necessarily need to create a masterpiece that takes 100 hours, just plan smartly."

Stockman recently revealed that relevant parties have invited him to submit plans for a sequel to "Saints Row", but the project has not yet been fully formed.The latest work in the series is the reboot of "Saints Row" launched in 2022.

At present, the official has not announced any development plans for a new "Saints Row", and the waiting time for players to wait for "GTA6" has also been significantly extended, which makes online players quite dissatisfied.Unless the release date is adjusted again, "GTA6" will be launched on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms on November 19, 2026.