Over a decade has passed since Rockstar Games unleashed the beloved car-stealing action-adventure game, GTA V. While the popular title has seen multiple re-releases across different console generations, the virtual streets of Los Santos are beginning to show their age. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next instalment in the franchise: GTA 6.
Despite long-standing rumors suggesting that GTA 6 has been in development since 2014, Rockstar Games only officially acknowledged its existence in early 2022, confirming that the game was actively being worked on. After nearly two years of anticipation, fans were treated to a first-look trailer on December 4, coinciding with Rockstar Games’ 25th anniversary.
The trailer transported us back to a modern, sun-soaked Vice City, introducing us to the protagonist, Lucia, and her as-yet-unnamed partner. Set to the tune of Tom Petty’s “Love Is a Long Road,” the GTA 6 trailer showcased neon lights, speedboats, jumbo jets, pool parties, strip clubs, flamingos, and TikTok-inspired vertical footage, leaving fans more excited than ever.
However, despite the trailer hinting at a 2025 release window for GTA 6, recent leaks and reports have cast doubt on that timeframe. So, what do we know about GTA 6? When might the game hit the shelves? And what could its price tag be? Let’s dive into the details of this highly anticipated instalment in the Grand Theft Auto series
‘GTA 6’ release date and trailer: When could the game launch?
Certainly! The first-look trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has revealed a release window: 2025. However, let’s delve deeper. To gain insights, we can examine the release history of Rockstar’s recent game, Red Dead Redemption 2. Its initial teaser trailer debuted in October 2016, with an expected release in the second half of 2017. Yet, it encountered delays and eventually launched in October 2018—almost two years after the teaser.
If GTA 6 follows a similar pattern, accounting for any Red Dead-related delays, we might witness its release in the first quarter of 2025. However, a recent Kotaku report suggests that insiders at Rockstar believe the game could be postponed to late 2025 or early 2026. The decision to have employees return to the office may have impacted development, leading to concerns about missing the 2025 target.
‘GTA 6’ location: Where is Vice City?
Certainly! In September 2022, a hacker leaked 90 videos and screenshots related to GTA 6. Although these materials were described as early development, they strongly indicated that the game would be set in Vice City. This information was later officially confirmed in the first-look trailer.
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Certainly! Vice City, which draws inspiration from the coastal city of Miami, takes centre stage. The trailer reveals news packages and road signs adorned with location names, hinting at a Vice City map that surpasses the scale of the original 2002 game. Reddit users have already begun crafting mock-up maps based on the leaked information.
Moreover, the trailer confirms that Leonida serves as the state where Vice City is situated. A social media post humorously declares that “only in Leonida is a crotch grab an apology for bad driving.” Additional road signs point to locations such as VCI Airport, Catalan Boulevard, Kelly County, Vice Beaches, and Port VC/Keys.
‘GTA 6’ story and characters: Who will be the main protagonists in the new game?
Certainly! Similar to GTA V, the upcoming title, GTA 6, will also feature multiple protagonists. The 2022 leak introduced us to two new characters: Lucia, a Latin American woman, and Jason, a man. While much of the footage focused on Lucia, the man’s identity remains undisclosed.
Interestingly, rumors suggest that GTA 6 draws inspiration from the real-life criminals Bonnie and Clyde. In the first-look trailer, we catch a glimpse of Lucia wearing a prison uniform, engaged in conversation—presumably with a parole officer. The man’s role remains shrouded in mystery.
Following the precedent set by GTA V, players can likely expect to switch between characters during missions in this upcoming installment.
How much is ‘GTA 6’ going to cost?
While it’s uncommon to find discussions online about a game’s price years before its release, recent leaks and insider information have fueled speculation that this particular game has an astronomical budget—somewhere between $1 billion and $2 billion. As a result, fans are wondering whether the game’s price tag will reflect this massive investment. The leading rumor suggests that the game could cost $150 (£120).
However, our assessment is that this scenario is highly unlikely. Most AAA games typically start around £69.99, with deluxe editions occasionally reaching up to £100. Even if the game’s budget is in the billion-dollar range, we wouldn’t anticipate a significant departure from these established pricing norms.
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