GTA 6 has patented a new locomotion system to make "highly dynamic and realistic animations"

[John Elden Ring]

GTA 6 has patented a new locomotion system to make "highly dynamic and realistic animations"

Take-Two has patented new locomotive technology in order to ensure Grand Theft Auto 6 has "highly dynamic and realistic…

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Take-Two has patented new locomotive technology in order to ensure Grand Theft Auto 6 has "highly dynamic and realistic animations".

That's according to u/Tobbelobben30, who and noted that the name Tobias Kleanthous was "mentioned in the [GTA 6] leaks". After a little sleuthing, Tobbelobben discovered that Kleanthous worked at Rockstar between 2014 and late 2021, during which he specialised in AI/gameplay and animation.

Interestingly, Kleanthous is also the lead inventor and author of a patent called System and Method for Virtual Character Locomotion, which they describe on their LinkedIn profile as "regarding animated locomotion control based on some of the core technology" they "architected and implemented at Rockstar Games".

"Based on this patent, it seems like they're using a clever system," Tobbelobben30 says, after seemingly reading the patent before it was taken offline. "They've built a library of small building blocks for character movements. These blocks can be combined in various ways to create a wide range of animations.

"For instance, think about a character in the game walking in the rain, feeling tired, or getting injured.