GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games ever, with its predecessor, GTA 5, still topping sales charts. We now have significant details about the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series, including its setting and a projected release date for next year.
Overview
- Title: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Release Date: Fall 2025
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Developer: Rockstar Games
Release Windows and Platforms
GTA 6 is set to launch in Fall 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and PS5. This timeline was initially revealed in the game’s first trailer and later confirmed in a recent financial report. There is no specific information about a PC release at launch, as an ex-Rockstar developer explained that it’s “very complicated.”
Announcement
GTA 6 was officially announced on February 4, 2022, through a Tweet from Rockstar, confirming that the game was in active development but providing no further details.
Trailer
Rockstar released the first GTA 6 trailer on December 4, 2023, after an online leak. The 91-second trailer introduces Lucia, one of the main protagonists, and showcases Vice City’s beaches, bars, and even an alligator. The background song, Tom Petty’s “Love is a Long Road,” hints at the game’s themes of love and conflict.
Setting
GTA 6 is set in the state of Leonida, which includes Vice City and its surrounding areas. According to Rockstar, this region represents the “biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.” Initial plans included a much larger map encompassing parts of North and South America, but the focus has since narrowed to Vice City and nearby locations, inspired by the Florida Keys. Post-launch updates are expected to expand the map with new cities and interior locations.
Story and Characters
The first trailer reveals Lucia as one of the main protagonists, hinting at a storyline involving her and an unnamed partner attempting a major heist. The game will follow their exploits in and around Vice City, with references to iconic movies expected in the story missions.
News and Updates
- Milestone: The GTA 6 announcement trailer has garnered 200 million views on YouTube.
- Industry Impact: Analyst Mat Piscatella describes GTA 6 as a critical release for Rockstar and the gaming industry.
- Development: Rockstar has asked its developers to return to the office as the game nears completion.
- Leak: In September 2022, GTA 6 experienced one of the biggest gameplay leaks in history. Rockstar confirmed the authenticity of the leaked footage but stated it would not affect the game’s development timeline.
Stay tuned for more updates as new details about GTA 6 emerge. We will keep this page updated with the latest news, trailers, and insights.
