Grand Theft Auto 5 voice actor says GTA 6's humor might not make 'the same splash' in today's 'far fetched and insane' world

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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:39:40 +0000

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GTA 5 voice actor Jay Klaitz has discussed the potential satirical comedy of GTA 6 in a new interview.

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to the one 13 years ago when the last one came out" Voice actor Jay Klaitz, who starred as criminal mastermind Lester Crest in Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online , has said that the next instalment's satirical humor might not be quite as impactful in today's already "far-fetched and insane" world.

Speaking in an interview with online marketplace EldoradoGG , Klaitz said
that he "wouldn't be surprised if a bit of the impact is taken out of GTA 6
's initial landing" given the current political climate. "Dont get me wrong. Its still f****** GTA . Its going to be massive. People will lose their s***. Its going to be huge, obviously," he continued. "But its a different world to the one 13 years ago when the last one came out. I mean, its a very different world than it was even a year ago." Article continues below You may like GTA
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He went on to add that "What seemed so far-fetched and insane just a short while ago now feels like just another day" and reasoned that "maybe GTA 6
cant make that same splash as previous games" as a result.

That said, he conceded that developer Rockstar Games still might be able to pull it off. "I know there will be plenty of commentary and satire woven into it," he said.

"The political spotlight often veers over toward Florida, and maybe for that reason, itll still sink its hooks into people, but what we see happening in the real world is definitely going to make it harder for a GTA game to work those angles."

The interview comes as many others that worked on past GTA games have speculated about Grand Theft Auto 6 . Recently, Former GTA 5 audio designer Rob Carr said that he thinks the upcoming game will feature mechanics from previous titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and that the studio has 'probably rebuilt the entirety of the RAGE engine' for it. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Speaking with CNBC's Jim Cramer back in February 2026, Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that there are "marketing beats coming this summer" to promote GTA 6 to kick the hype train further into gear.

With GTA 6 set to launch on November 19, 2026, that presumably means we can expect an increase in advertising and perhaps a slew of new trailers in the coming weeks. The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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