GTA 6 Release Date Announced for Autumn 2025 Amid Development Speculation
On May 16, 2024, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that "Grand Theft Auto VI" (GTA 6) is set to release in autumn 2025. This announcement addressed longstanding rumors of potential delays.
Initially, the game had an ambiguous release window but was specified further during an earnings call. Rockstar Games, the developer behind the series, had previously generated significant excitement with a trailer released in December 2023, showcasing the game’s return to a modern, sun-soaked Vice City. The trailer featured the new protagonist, Lucia, and an unidentified male partner.
GTA 6 has been rumored to be in development since 2014, and the December trailer alone garnered 93 million views in 24 hours. Additionally, leaked footage in September 2022 suggested that the game is set in an expansive version of Vice City, inspired by Miami.
The official platforms for GTA 6 are the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with no announcements regarding a PC version or older consoles. Speculated to have a budget of $1-2 billion, there are unconfirmed rumors about its potential price, with industry expectations aligning with typical AAA game pricing.
Gregory Connors is rumored to be playing one of the protagonists, Jason, although this casting has yet to be officially confirmed.
The game’s anticipated setting, Vice City, and the focus on characters like Lucia and Jason have already elicited widespread anticipation among fans. The legacy of its predecessor, GTA V, which sold 200 million copies, further heightens expectations for this release.
In summary, GTA 6 will launch in autumn 2025, offering new characters and an expanded Florida-inspired map, exclusive to next-gen consoles.