The wait of ten years has ended after Sam Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, revealed the coming of the first trailer of Grand Theft Auto 6 in early December 2023. The official statement reads, 'We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto.' Rockstar Games' announcement Tweet has crossed over 150 Million impressions with almost 1.5 Million likes, showcasing the hype fans have created for GTA 6.
While it is known that Rockstar Games will unveil the first trailer in December 2023, fans must wait for the publisher to announce the game launch. As the analysts interpret, Rockstar will look forward to releasing the game in the upcoming fiscal year (FY25). Let's review everything known about Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6).
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GTA 6 Trailer Set for Release in December, Possible 2025 Release Date?
To celebrate its 25th Anniversary, Rockstar Games will reveal the upcoming iteration of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer next month. Expressing their gratitude for the support they received in their 25-year-long journey, Sam Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, said:
Thanks to the incredible support of our players worldwide, we have had the opportunity to create games we are truly passionate about — without you, none of this would be possible, and we are so grateful to all of you for sharing this journey with us.
With the trailer reveal coming out next month, Rockstar Games still needs to reveal the launch date of GTA 6. During its earnings reports for the first quarter of FY24, Strauss Zelnick, CEO and Chairman of Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar game, said, "We [Take-Two] remain confident that we are positioning our business for a significant inflection point in fiscal 2025, which we believe will include new record levels of operating performance." From the statement, analysts have concluded that Rockstar Games might release the game in the upcoming fiscal year, from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Return to Vice City
Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely take place in Vice City, which debuted in 2002 in GTA: Vice City. GTA 6 will come with dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia, inspired by the story of Bonnie and Clyde, and feature the first-ever female lead in the franchise. In February 2022, a set of 90 videos leaked showcasing the gameplay of GTA 6 with the lead character, Lucia, in action. In a leaked footage, Lucia can be seen robbing a restaurant, while in another clip, the player is riding the 'Vice City Metro,' confirming the return of Vice City in the series.
Will GTA Online Come To GTA 6?
With the widespread popularity of GTA Online, fans are concerned about GTA Online after the launch of GTA 6. Rockstar Games has yet to share any official information with regards to GTA Online, but given the absolute financial behemoth the title has been in the past, likely, that the next GTA title will also have some online component to it.