The gaming community has been abuzz with excitement and speculation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI, the much-anticipated follow-up to the immensely popular GTA V. As fans eagerly await official announcements, the upcoming installment in the iconic franchise is poised to offer a captivating and immersive gaming experience. Rockstar Games has released one trailer for it so far, but most of the project is in mystery, keeping players worldwide on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating any tidbits or updates about this highly awaited title.
When was GTA 6 confirmed by Rockstar Games?
Rockstar Games officially confirmed the existence of Grand Theft Auto 6 in February 2022 via a tweet. The announcement highlighted that active development for the next entry in the series was well underway, signaling an exciting phase for the iconic franchise. Rockstar, expressing gratitude to the community, stated, "On behalf of our entire team, we thank you all for your support and cannot wait to step into the future with you!"
Many of you have been asking about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.With every new project, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we've previously delivered. We're pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the series is underway.
Fast forward to August 2022, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, reconfirmed the vigorous progress of GTA 6 in its financial results report. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick made bold commitments, declaring, "With the development of the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series well underway, the Rockstar Games team is determined to once again set creative benchmarks for the series, our industry, and for all entertainment, just as the label has done with every one of their frontline releases."
Furthermore, in November 2023, Rockstar Games announced that a trailer for the game would be unveiled in December 2023, when the company celebrates its 25th anniversary. The trailer, which was unveiled on December 5th, 2023, revealed quite a lot about the game including the first female protagonist, named Lucia, with what looks like Bonnie and Clyde-inspired story elements and the fact that the game will head back to Vice City.
Were the GTA 6 leaks real?
On September 18, 2022, a significant leak regarding GTA 6 surfaced, showcasing numerous videos from an alleged in-development build of the game. This deluge included around 90 clips seemingly from an in-development version of the game, uploaded on the GTAForums website. The audacious hacker claimed direct access to these materials from Rockstar Games' internal Slack, offering a peek into the clandestine corridors of GTA 6's evolution.
The leaked content showcased snippets of the game's underbelly, featuring robberies, intense gunplay, sprawling open-world driving, high-octane police chases, vibrant nightclub scenes, and conversations between some characters, providing a glimpse at the voice acting. Yet, it was evident that this footage was not meant for public consumption, as discernible debug programming elements adorned the screen.
Amidst the ensuing speculation about the leak's authenticity, Rockstar Games stepped into the fray with a candid admission. They acknowledged the security breach, stating, "We recently suffered a network intrusion in which an unauthorized third party illegally accessed and downloaded confidential information from our systems, including early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto."
"We are extremely disappointed to have any details of our next game shared with you all in this way. We will update everyone again soon and, of course, will properly introduce you to this next game when it's ready. We want to thank everyone for their ongoing support through this situation," the Rockstar statement continued.
When will GTA 6 be released?
Via the first official trailer, Rockstar Games has revealed that GTA 6 will be released somewhere in 2025. Then in May 2024, Take-Two Interactive announced Fall 2025 as the planned release window for the game during an earnings call.
We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you.Thank you,Sam Houser
However, it is also worth noting Rockstar's history of delaying major releases to give the games an additional polish. The highly acclaimed Red Dead Redemption 2 faced two public delays, and Grand Theft Auto 5, in 2013, experienced a notable shift from its original spring release to the eventual September 2013 launch. These instances highlight Rockstar's commitment to delivering polished games, possibly impacting the speculated launch dates for GTA 6. Nevertheless, Fall 2025 is still the scheduled GTA 6 release window so far.
What platforms will GTA 6 be released for?
Shortly after the first trailer came out, Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 will be released for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms. There is no official word on a PC port just yet. However, it is worth noting that there have been other GTA titles that launched on consoles first, only to come out on PC a bit later. This might be the case with the series' next installment too, but that remains to be seen.
Additionally, there's anticipation for another potential platform to host GTA 6: Nintendo's upcoming Switch successor. Rockstar has supported the Switch with titles like L.A. Noire, Red Dead Redemption, and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition. Hence, the prospect of a GTA 6 release on the Switch 2 shouldn't be dismissed, given Rockstar's positive engagement with the platform.
FAQs
A. According to Bloomberg News' Jason Schreier, Grand Theft Auto 6 has been in development in some form since 2014.
A. GTA 5 underwent a five-year development process, involving over 1000 individuals and incurring a substantial cost of 265 million dollars.
A. The first trailer for GTA 6 was released in December 2023.
A. Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, announced during an earnings call that GTA 6 will release sometime in Fall 2025.
A. According to various reports, the reported budget to make GTA 6 is said to be around $1 billion and $2 billion with many claiming that the Rockstar Games' mega-project will be the most expensive game of all time.
