Crazy cause while what you said about rockstar is true, I feel like GTA v was a step back in a lot of ways from GTA IV. But if course rdr 2 came back on another level and VI looks even crazier. But GTA v while extremely well made, was probably one of the first times I feel like they took certain steps back from their previous work
I actually feel like IV was a step back from SA. Way less customisation options, no stats etc