Josef Fares respects GTA 6 as tough Game of the Year competition

Josef Fares, director of Hazelight Studios, praised the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, calling it tough competition for his game, Split Fiction, in the Game of the Year race. He expressed his admiration for Rockstar Games and their influence on the industry. Split Fiction has received positive reviews, with a 98% approval rating and over 250,000 concurrent players since its release. Despite its success, Fares acknowledged the challenge of competing against GTA VI, which is expected to set new standards in open-world gaming. Fares' comments reflect a respectful rivalry in the gaming community. As both games prepare for the award season, anticipation grows among gamers for the Game of the Year outcome.