The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series of video games is one of the most critically and commercially successful of all time. Very few games have made such a lasting impact on the gaming community, and even society in general.
Whether you are passing the time by playing more casino mini-games, or you have been enjoying past editions of GTA in your spare time, you may be itching to play a new entry in the series. Fans of GTA have been waiting for more news about GTA VI for a very long time. While details on GTA VI are still scarce, there is some concrete information that you may find useful to know.
Below is an in-depth look at everything we know about GTA VI based on media leaks and official statements from Rockstar.
No Official Announcement
Fans were expecting a GTA VI announcement in 2021, but nothing has come through as yet. Rockstar are not wanting to commit to a release date, as they do not want to disappoint fans with any pushback of that date due to delays.
One of the oldest reports that confirmed the eventual release of GTA VI came from Kotaku, with the source suggesting that the game was in early development. That was in April 2020, and it appears that global events from the past two years may have slightly slowed down that timeline for the new GTA game.
Even if there are some delays, fans do not need to panic. There is no reason to believe that GTA VI is not happening, especially given the money that Rockstar has made from previous editions of this game. Fans can expect the game to be available on the latest PlayStation and Xbox consoles at some stage in the coming years.
Remastered Release of GTA V
When fans thought they were getting an announcement regarding the new GTA game from Rockstar, they were a little disappointed. Rather than announcing that they were coming up with a new entry into the franchise, the gaming company revealed that a remastered version of GTA V is coming out soon.
The official release date for the remastered copy of GTA V is March 2022, which means that fans should not expect GTA VI in the early part of that year. GTA V will be the same game, but it may have some additional in-game material. The biggest advantage of the remastered release is that it will take advantage of the better graphics capability on the Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 consoles.
Latest Rumors on the GTA VI Release Date
There are two significant rumors about when GTA VI may be out on the latest gaming consoles. One of the confusing aspects of these reports is that they are wildly different from each other.
One online source, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, reveals that GTA VI will not come out until 2025. Fans may be shocked to read such a date, as that means the game release is another three years away. In some ways, that is not surprising, especially if Rockstar is still working on the remastered GTA V release for March 2022.
The best video games do take a lot of time to develop, and GTA VI is likely to be a complete departure from the previous editions of the franchise. With better graphics and frame rate capabilities on the newest generation of consoles, Rockstar will want to take full advantage and create an immersive, lifelike game that blows fans away.
The second report into the possible release date of GTA VI is a little more promising. An anonymous source, who does have a decent track record, went onto the social media platform Reddit and spoke about the possible release of GTA VI in the next couple of years. The online source suggests that GTA VI will be released in October 2023.
Rumors Regarding the Setting for GTA VI
Now that fans are aware they may have to wait many years until they get to play a new edition of the GTA franchise, they are turning their minds to speculation about the new game’s setting. One of the most important factors in the atmosphere and vibe of every GTA game is the city where it occurs.
Many rumors are coming out online about the setting for GTA VI, with some saying that Rockstar may even go back to Vice City. Another rumor intimated that players may be able to venture into more than one American city in this game, which has never been possible in previous GTA titles.
There is some confirmation from reliable tipster Tom Henderson that GTA VI will be set in the present. Some fans had speculated the game could be set in the 1970s or 1980s, but that will not be the case. Rockstar wants a very modern vibe with GTA VI.
An online source, Reddit user JackOLantern1982, suggested that Rockstar is planning an explosive multi-location setting for GTA VI. He revealed a lot of facts about the upcoming game, suggesting that one of the locations would be a fictional version of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, while Vice City would be the American location.
Build Up Hype for the Return of the King
There is no denying that GTA is the king of video game series. While there are other game series that have sold well and achieved high critic scores, none have the overall sales, popular culture relevance, and long-term playability of GTA.
Some fans still play old editions of the games, such as GTA V, GTA IV, or even GTA III, even though those games came out a very long time ago. That is why so many people are so eager to learn when the next edition of the series will be released.
Even though Rockstar has not given us a confirmed release date for GTA VI, there is plenty of speculation to suggest they are already working on the new game. Fans may have to be a little patient, as a release in 2023 appears the most likely.
