The long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 is lastly headed towards launch. The lengthy wait has been punishing for longtime followers of the collection, ready patiently for information or a launch date on GTA 6. Now, ultimately, we’re lastly studying extra about Rockstar Video games’ eagerly awaited crime sim by way of official channels, as an alternative of waking as much as one other wave of GTA 6 leaks.
So, whereas we look ahead to that official GTA 6 launch date, we thought we’d collate the confirmed information in regards to the recreation for you in a single place.
As a primer, fairly a little bit of the data contained on this piece is because of the aforementioned mega-leak from September 2022, which supplied particulars on the sport’s setting, characters, and a number of other different tidbits about what we are able to count on from the following Grand Theft Auto instalment.
Alongside this leaked data and the sport’s first official trailer, Rockstar Video games has additionally confirmed a small handful of particulars, together with the principle characters’ names and what gamers can count on to see in-game. There’s loads to dig by way of, and a few of it’s probably spoiler-y, so learn at your discretion.
With the preamble out of the way in which, right here’s every part we find out about GTA 6 and what Rockstar Video games is cooking.
Newest GTA 6 Information, Updates, Leaks
- February 1: Demise Stranding 2 confirms 2025 launch window – Demise Stranding 2 turns into the following main recreation to substantiate a 2025 launch window, probably placing it up in opposition to GTA 6.
- January 24: Florida Joker Nonetheless Threatening Rockstar With Authorized Motion – After threatening to crew up with the 18-year-old GTA 6 hacker not too long ago sentenced to life in a hospital jail and demanding $10 million from Rockstar, Florida Joker (actual identify Lawrence Sullivan) is now asking Rockstar for a deal that will have him voice the in-game character he believes relies on his likeness.
- December 22: 18-12 months Outdated GTA 6 Hacker Sentenced To Life In Hospital Jail – Arion Kurtaj, the hacker accountable for the large GTA 6 hack in 2022 was sentenced to life in a hospital jail in December of 2023. His sentence was utilized on account of what his defence described as his “acute autism”. Throughout sentencing, the BBC reported {that a} psychological well being evaluation decided that Kurtaj “continued to precise the intent to return to cybercrime as quickly as attainable,” calling him “extremely motivated.” Courtroom testimony additionally claimed he was violent whereas held in custody for the trial. Consequently, he’ll now be held in a safe hospital for the remainder of his life.
Has GTA 6 been formally introduced?
Sure, it actually has.
Rockstar Video games formally introduced “a brand new entry within the Grand Theft Auto collection” on February 4, 2022, through a put up on X, which was nonetheless generally known as “Twitter” on the time. It didn’t touch upon any potential GTA 6 launch date — the information was solely affirmation that the sport was in manufacturing.
Whereas we’re certain Rockstar would’ve favored to maintain information and bulletins on the following GTA recreation to simply the announcement above, that didn’t occur. Nonetheless, earlier than we get to the leaks and what occurred there, let’s wrap up every part else we’ve realized from official sources.
Is there a GTA 6 launch date, and which platforms will or not it’s on?
There may be nonetheless loads in regards to the recreation that we don’t know, that means followers have had their ears to the bottom for even a skerrick of GTA 6 information. The large query nonetheless within the Unanswered class: its official launch date. Our expectation that GTA VI can be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X|S was confirmed appropriate: Rockstar has confirmed that the sport will launch on each platforms solely. If the usual sample continues, PC will comply with a yr after launch (every time which may be). Our expectations are based mostly on Rockstar’s earlier launch methods. It did the identical factor with each Grand Theft Auto V and Pink Useless Redemption 2.
Based on the trailer, GTA 6 has set a 2025 launch window. Precisely when in 2025 remains to be a thriller, however there have been a number of clues. Probably the most respected piece of proof we’ve got to assist this comes from Take-Two Interactive, the sport’s writer.
Again in Could of this yr, Take-Two stated it expects to usher in $US8 billion (with a “B”) within the interval ending FY23-24. That’s some huge cash, and whereas GTA On-line continues to do effectively for the corporate, Take-Two’s most up-to-date fiscal yr solely introduced in $US5 billion. So, the place’s all that extra cash coming from? There’s just one recreation on this planet with the potential to usher in $US3 billion in a single yr, and that’s Grand Theft Auto 6. Rockstar operates on the US monetary yr, which begins in October and concludes in September. Thus, if Take-Two deliberate to launch GTA 6 inside this monetary yr, it might have to do it earlier than September subsequent yr. A launch date in August-September would have it launch in time for the vacations and earlier than the sharp finish of online game foolish season.
Has Rockstar Launched Any Official Trailers Or Screenshots?
YES. After setting a date for Wednesday, December 6, the GTA 6 trailer leaked on-line through an unknown third social gathering. Rockstar shrugged, smiled, and easily pulled the set off. The trailer went reside shortly after the leak started to unfold, and right here it’s in full:
Rockstar initially introduced the trailer was on its approach with a put up to its social media accounts that racked up over 2 million likes on Twitter.
Additional data got here from the epic saga of Microsoft buying Activision. Web page 24 of Microsoft’s 2022 response to the UK’s Competitors and Markets Authority (CMA) signifies that “Grand Theft Auto VI is predicted to be launched in 2024.” It turned out Microsoft’s data was (seemingly) not gleaned from inside data — it cited a bit by TechRadar because the supply for that information.
As of proper now, that’s about all of the official data we’ve got on GTA 6 and its launch date.
This implies the time has come to speak in regards to the GTA 6 leaks and particulars gleaned from the trailer.
In case you don’t need to be spoiled in any respect earlier than the sport’s first trailer drop, I’d encourage you to shut this piece now and go about your day. Right here, I’ll even drop a spoiler alert in to actually hammer it house.
Which metropolis is GTA 6 set in?
The following Grand Theft Auto recreation can be set in Vice Metropolis, Leonida, which is the collection’ tackle Miami, Florida. And based mostly on what’s been seen, it might need a reasonably large map, too.
How do we all know this? Properly, the trailer makes it very clear with a full body of Hollywood fashion letters spelling VICE backlit by the solar.
Grand Theft Auto most not too long ago went again to Vice Metropolis with the PlayStation Moveable title Grand Theft Auto: Vice Metropolis Tales, which was based mostly on the map because it existed within the ‘80s-themed Grand Theft Auto: Vice Metropolis, which starred the late, nice Ray Liotta as Tommy Vercetti.
You shouldn’t, nevertheless, count on these maps to be equivalent. For one, the old-school Vice Metropolis format was restricted by what was attainable on the PlayStation 2 and PSP, and beginning with Grand Theft Auto IV, the collection moved onto a special universe solely, one which retains the situation names however options totally different characters and historic occasions.
That stated, as seen in GTA V, Rockstar did embody iconic areas from San Andreas within the “HD” universe, similar to San Andreas’ Grove Avenue, so it wouldn’t be out of character for the brand new Vice Metropolis to incorporate a number of nods to the outdated map. Some followers have even gathered doubtless returning areas based mostly on the leaked footage, which could embody spots like Malibu Membership, South Seashore, and Redhill Forest, to call a number of.
The GTA 6 trailer exhibits quite a lot of totally different areas, as effectively. There’s the sun-drenched seashores and cityscape of downtown Vice Metropolis, the muddy swamps and bayous of the Florida panhandle, dusty little cities, neon-lit golf equipment and extra. Whatever the map’s eventual measurement, Rockstar is cramming in quite a lot of selection.
Who’re the principle characters in GTA 6?
GTA VI will star against the law duo this time round. They’re Lucia and a nonetheless unnamed male who appear to be impressed by real-life, Nice-Melancholy-era criminals Bonnie and Clyde. Rumours and leaks recommend this man’s identify is Jason, however Rockstar has not confirmed something so take it with a grain of salt for now. Just like GTA V, leaked footage suggests you’ll use the d-pad to swap between them in-game. Lucia shouldn’t be the collection’ first playable girl character, however does grow to be the primary feminine lead in a GTA marketing campaign. You too can spot Lucia’s accomplice within the recreation’s key artwork above.
We’ll discover out extra about these characters as the sport continues towards launch.
What have we realized from the GTA 6 trailer?
Fairly a bit truly. The trailer is crammed to bursting with particulars, from state indicators confirming the sport is ready within the state of Leonida, to varied biomes throughout metropolis and swamp. We realized that it’s undoubtedly a recreation certain for current-gen platforms as a result of there’s no approach the poor outdated PS4 is working a recreation that appears like that. We are able to see that social media and notably TikTok-styled lives have an element to play, with the names of what seems to be recreation’s new gangs and factions emblazoned on every reside.
We realized that one of many essential character’s names is Lucia, that she’s Latina, and has been not too long ago launched from jail. We see her along with her (nonetheless unnamed) accomplice, a Bonnie and Clyde sort duo.
We see individuals warding off alligators and driving hotted up sports activities automobiles. We see them driving boats and planes and quad bikes. We see them holding road automotive meets and races.
And there’s extra to come back.
GTA 6 leaks: What occurred, and what that you must know
Allow us to say up entrance: this piece will comprise no photos or video from the Grand Theft Auto VI leaks that appeared on-line earlier this yr. We additionally gained’t be telling you to seek out them. If you wish to see them for your self, we’re certain they gained’t be terribly troublesome to seek out. We are going to solely use official photos and screens taken from trailers launched by Rockstar immediately.
What we are able to do is discuss in regards to the issues the GTA 6 leaks taught us final yr, and take pleasure in just a little free hypothesis based mostly on what was seen.
The GTA 6 leaks have been the results of a significant safety breach in opposition to Rockstar Video games. On September 18, 2022, a hacker uploaded round 100 movies of unfinished, in-development footage from Grand Theft Auto 6. Following efforts to have the movies faraway from the web, Rockstar would later affirm their authenticity. It was the world’s first have a look at the sport, and effectively earlier than it was in any situation to indicate to the general public. It will show instructive, in some measure, for displaying non-developers what the online game sausage appears like as it’s being made.
Will GTA VI get DLC sooner or later?
Rockstar has but to touch upon attainable expansions for the following Grand Theft Auto. Nevertheless, the subject has been a preferred space of hearsay and hypothesis. For example, on the GTAForums fan web page, notable Grand Theft Auto leaker Tez2 claims Rockstar will drop new single-player story content material for the following GTA in an episodic vogue over the course of the sport’s lifecycle, as an alternative of one-off DLC releases just like the studio has completed with GTA IV or RDR. This, Tez2 speculates, will assist cut back employee crunch, one thing Rockstar Video games has been cleansing up for some time, as Bloomberg reported in July 2022.
It’s truthful to imagine the studio needs individuals enjoying the following Grand Theft Auto for a very long time, although what kind ongoing assist will take remains to be up within the air.
Assorted GTA 6 information and gameplay particulars
Final yr’s GTA 6 leaks have been enormous information — we realized that the sport will star at the very least two playable protagonists, can be set in Vice Metropolis, and roughly how far alongside the sport is more likely to be in growth, however there’s extra.
Based mostly on some movies from the leaks, it’s clear that GTA 6 will function gameplay similar to what’s come earlier than, we’ve even received some hints in regards to the attainable random occasions. How these will manifest and unfold within the recreation is anybody’s guess proper now, however occasion names similar to “DUI Take a look at,” “Scarface Crime Scene,” “UFO Animal Home,” “Voice in a storm drain,” “warehouse intercourse robots,” and (in fact) “fishing” have all been noticed within the leaks.
The leaks additionally point out the presence of numerous GTA staples, and a few new additions. There can be night time life actions like visiting strip golf equipment, probabilities to take pleasure in nature through scuba diving, and driveable airboats, and animals to come across, similar to canine, alligators, and raccoons. The leaks additionally recommend extra dynamic interactions with police, with recreation prompts that appear to point that you just’ll must be extra aware of what car you’re driving whereas evading the cops.
Additionally, it appears you gained’t be pulling weapons out of an infinite pocket-of-holding any longer. Characters seem to hold firearms on their particular person through slings. You additionally would possibly be capable to drop weapons, which, as Halo Infinite demonstrated (earlier than it was patched to match the velocity of weapon swapping), is usually a neat, probably quicker strategy to discard empty weapons as an alternative of swapping them out for one more weapon.
Characters are additionally capable of drop susceptible within the leaked footage. That might be new to GTA, and as The Final of Us Half II demonstrates notably effectively, is a good addition to a third-person shooter, permitting for extra dynamic and surprising actions, maneuverability, and shootouts (and probably extra correct goal, based mostly on customary online game logic).
And that’s about every part we find out about Grand Theft Auto 6, based mostly on each official and leaked data. What are you most enthusiastic about? Plant a flag: when do you assume we’ll hear a few launch date for GTA 6? Do you assume Rockstar Video games will maintain GTA 6 on PC till a yr after launch? Get within the feedback, tell us.
Replace: 5/12/23 11:48 AM AEDT: The GTA 6 trailer leaked on-line and Rockstar merely set the actual factor reside to fight it. We’ve up to date the piece with the trailer and new data gleaned from it.
Replace 4/12/23 10:20 AM AEDT: Up to date the trailer part to replicate the weekend’s announcement that the primary official GTA 6 trailer is imminent.
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