Rockstar Games, the company behind the $7.7 billion-earning GTA 5, officially announced Grand Theft Auto 6. This isn’t speculation. This isn’t a rumor. This is happening.
The game brings us back to Vice City – Rockstar’s fictional take on Miami – but this time it’s part of a larger state called Leonida. We’re looking at what Rockstar calls “the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.”
Here’s what matters: After 12 years since GTA 5’s release, the next chapter of gaming’s most profitable franchise is finally confirmed. No hype. No maybes. Just facts.
Release Date
Here’s the straight truth: GTA 6 is coming in 2025. That’s official from Rockstar Games themselves.
The exact month? Not announced yet. Many industry watchers predict a fall release, which makes sense – big games often drop during holiday season. But remember: Rockstar hasn’t confirmed this. They’ve only said 2025.
Want perspective? GTA 5 was also announced a year before release. They hit their announced date. Take-Two (Rockstar’s parent company) has a track record of delivering on announced dates.
Platforms
Let’s make this crystal clear: GTA 6 is officially confirmed for only two platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
That’s it. No PS4 or Xbox One. And No PC announcement yet.
Why does this matter? Simple. Rockstar is building GTA 6 specifically for current-gen hardware. No compromises for old consoles. This means they can push the technical boundaries further than ever before.
PC players – here’s the reality check: Rockstar typically releases PC versions later. GTA 5 came to PC 1.5 years after console release. Red Dead Redemption 2 took one year. Expect a similar pattern here.
Location, Characters and Features
Here’s what’s confirmed from the official trailer and Rockstar’s announcement:
Location
- Set in the state of Leonida (Rockstar’s version of Florida)
- Features Vice City (based on Miami)
- Includes surrounding areas and swamplands
- Neon-soaked streets, beaches, and urban environments shown in trailer
- Looks to be the largest GTA map ever created
Characters
- First female protagonist in main GTA series: Lucia
- Features a Bonnie and Clyde-style duo
- Lucia has a male partner (name not officially confirmed)
- Both characters appear to be playable (based on trailer footage)
Features Shown in Trailer
- Modern-day setting (social media and smartphones visible)
- Enhanced graphics with ray tracing and realistic lighting
- Improved vehicle physics and animations
- Dense city environments with large crowds
- Wildlife in swamp areas
- Dynamic weather system
- Advanced water physics
- Various vehicles including:
- Cars
- Boats
- Airboats
- Motorcycles
Popular Rumors and Leaks
Here’s what’s circulating – but remember, none of this is confirmed. Take it all with a grain of salt:
Development
- Budget rumored at $1-2 billion, making it potentially the most expensive game ever
- Development reportedly started as early as 2014
- Game engine supposedly pushes PS5 and Xbox Series X to their limits
Gameplay
- Rumored features include:
- More interiors than any previous GTA
- Advanced NPC interactions
- Improved stealth mechanics
- Expanded character customization
- Ability to build criminal empire (similar to Vice City Stories)
- More realistic police AI
- Enhanced wanted system
Business
- Take-Two projections suggest potential sales of 90+ million copies
- Alleged plans for extensive post-launch content
- Rumors of a separate online component (like GTA Online)
Technical
- File size reportedly over 200GB
- Claimed to have 400+ hours of gameplay
- Supposed next-gen AI system for NPCs
Remember: These are just rumors. Many come from “leakers” with mixed track records. Until Rockstar confirms something, consider it speculation.