Rockstar Games is taking a more careful approach to the satire and parody associated with the Grand Theft Auto series, particularly in GTA 6. According to Rockstar developer Rob Nelson, the studio wants to avoid choosing targets that will feel dated too quickly, including highly specific political issues and short-lived online topics. Speaking to IGN after an extended look at the game was shown on Netflix, Nelson explained how the team is thinking about GTA 6's tone. He said broad satire of society remains an important part of the series, but the developers are being cautious about subjects and internet trends that can become outdated quickly. "We have to be careful that what we're choosing to satirize is not going to feel dated in a weird way," Nelson said. He added that very specific political issues and memes can date rapidly, while a game development cycle lasts a long time. That means the team cannot simply react to every topic as it happens. The same thinking affects the way GTA 6's characters speak. Nelson said the team considers dialogue carefully so that its characters do not use extremely contemporary slang. Although the characters are of a particular age, Rockstar wants them to retain a sense of being timeless. Away from the game's satirical tone, Nelson also gave IGN details about the playable characters. GTA 6 almost had four playable main characters before Rockstar decided to focus on Jason and Lucia instead. Jason and Lucia are not required to be romantically involved during the game. Nelson confirmed that the pair can be romantically involved if the player chooses, but that relationship is not compulsory. Nelson also said the team knows players expect GTA 6 to be "perfect." He described the developers as nervous, but also excited for players to finally get their hands on the game. Questions about what GTA 6 will require to play will matter to players in Soomaaliya and the wider East African region, where access to large games can depend on available hardware and internet connections. Nelson's comments indicate that Rockstar is trying to make the series' distinctive comic voice last beyond a single online moment.