Here’s what we know officially and through leaks about the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI
Release Date:
- Officially confirmed to release in 2025.
- No specific date within the year yet.
- Previously expected to arrive in 2024 based on insider information.
Platforms:
- Confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- No PC release planned at launch.
- This makes it the first GTA game to be a current-gen exclusive.
Setting:
- Strongly believed to be Vice City, a fictionalized Miami.
- This is based on leaks, references in GTA Online, and the official GTA VI trailer.
- The trailer features a city with neon lights, beaches, and Art Deco architecture, aligning with Vice City’s aesthetic.
Protagonist(s):
- Confirmed to have at least two playable protagonists, including a female character named Lucia.
- This marks the first time in the series that players control a female protagonist.
- Lucia is described as a young Latina with ambitions to rise in the criminal underworld.
Gameplay:
- Expected to build upon the foundation of GTA V, with improvements in graphics, gameplay mechanics, and AI.
- Rumors suggest an expanded map with more diverse environments, including swamps and everglades.
- New activities like drug trafficking and real estate are also speculated.
Leaks:
- A major leak in September 2023 revealed over 90 videos and screenshots from an early development build of GTA 6.
- These leaks offered glimpses of unfinished gameplay, characters, and locations.
- While Rockstar Games acknowledged the leak and investigated the incident, it did not affect the game’s development schedule.
Other Information:
- Official trailer released on December 4, 2023, showcasing Lucia and glimpses of the Vice City setting.
- Development started in 2014.
- Expected to be a major commercial success despite potential delays.
Please note that this information is based on official announcements, leaks, and rumors. Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed most of the details mentioned above.
Here are some additional resources you may find helpful:
- Official GTA VI website: https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/
- GTA VI Wiki: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_VI
- Dexerto – GTA 6: Leaks, trailer, release window, & rumors: https://www.dexerto.com/tag/gta-6/