India, Nov. 1 -- Grand Theft Auto 6 faced multiple delays before Rockstar settled on November 19, 2026, as its official release date. Reports have suggested that one of the factors behind the postponements was the production challenge of creating the game's massive population of non-playable characters (NPCs).

A recent Edge feature highlighted the considerable work Rockstar has invested in developing the population of Leonida, with the studio placing significant emphasis on meeting its ambitious standards for the game's world.

Background characters in most games are typically generated through procedural systems, often leaving them with similar behaviors and limited individuality.

However, instead of depending primarily on procedural g...