September 9th 2024.
According to recent news, the highly anticipated game, GTA 6, is said to have a huge budget. However, it seems that not everyone will benefit from this expensive production. In fact, it has been confirmed that the popular 80s hit, Temptation, will not be featured in the game.
It's no secret that creating a game as massive as GTA 5 comes with a hefty price tag. In fact, it was estimated that the development of GTA 5 cost around $265 million, making it one of the most expensive video games ever made. Even now, 11 years later, only a handful of games, such as Spider-Man 2, have surpassed its budget. However, there are rumors circulating that GTA 6 will surpass its predecessor, with an estimated cost of a staggering $2 billion.
While this may seem like an outrageous amount, it's not entirely surprising considering the massive success of GTA 5, which made $1 billion in just three days after its release. Although the exact numbers have not been confirmed, it's evident that the production of GTA 6 is a costly endeavor. However, this does not necessarily mean that the game's developer, Rockstar Games, is being generous with their payments to the creators.
Previously, there was little information about how much Rockstar pays the artists featured on their in-game soundtrack. However, a recent tweet from Martyn Ware, a member of the synth-pop trio Heaven 17, shed some light on the matter. Ware revealed that he was approached by Rockstar to include their hit song, Temptation, in GTA 6. Excited about the potential opportunity, Ware eagerly scrolled to the bottom of the email to see the offer.
To his disappointment, the offer was only $7,500, which included the buyout of any future royalties from the game. To put this into perspective, GTA 6 grossed a whopping $8.6 billion. Ware was not impressed and responded with a firm, "Go f*** yourself." While $7,500 may seem like a decent amount, it pales in comparison to the game's earnings. It's also worth noting that this amount may vary for other artists, as it's unclear how much Rockstar is paying them. However, it's safe to assume that it's not much, especially for lesser-known artists who could benefit more from the exposure.
Ware, who has been advocating for artist rights for 20 years, felt that he was not the right person to approach with such a deal. He suggested a $75,000 flat fee or a reasonable royalty, but Rockstar refused. Some argued that the exposure in the game would lead to more streams and earnings on platforms like Spotify. However, Ware pointed out that even a million additional streams would result in a pitiful $1,000 extra.
As always, there were some who attacked Ware for rejecting the deal, rather than understanding his perspective. Even a well-known figure in the GTA community claimed to know about a potential delay for GTA 6 and received backlash from gamers. Ware eventually stopped responding to the attacks.
Fans of the series may recall the acclaimed 80s soundtrack in GTA: Vice City. With GTA 6 set in the same time period, many are wondering how the music will be incorporated into the game, considering it's set in the present day. Ware's comments suggest that Rockstar is keen on featuring classic 80s tunes, possibly on a specific retro radio station.
In the meantime, we can only speculate about the game's soundtrack and eagerly await its release. For updates and exclusive gaming content, be sure to follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter. And for those who wish to submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features, our website has a convenient Submit Stuff page. Thank you for reading!
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