We’re now greater than a decade previous the launch of Grand Theft Auto V, and the long-awaited sequel GTA VI nonetheless doesn’t have an official launch date but. However we’re lastly studying extra about Rockstar Video games’ eagerly awaited crime sim by official channels.
A few of what was uncovered is thanks to an enormous leak from September 2022, which offered particulars on the sport’s setting, characters, and several other different tidbits about what we will count on from the following Grand Theft Auto installment.
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Alongside this leaked info, Rockstar Video games has additionally confirmed a small handful of particulars, most notably after we can count on a trailer for GTA VI—or regardless of the studio finally ends up calling the sport. There’s so much to dig by, and a few of it’s doubtlessly spoiler-y, so learn at your discretion. With the preamble out of the best way, right here’s the whole lot we find out about what Rockstar is cooking.
Was GTA VI formally introduced?
Sure, it positive was.
Rockstar Video games formally introduced “a brand new entry within the Grand Theft Auto sequence” on February 4, 2022 through a submit on X, which was often known as “Twitter” on the time.
Whereas we’re positive Rockstar would’ve appreciated to maintain information and bulletins on the following GTA sport to only the announcement above, that didn’t occur. Nonetheless, earlier than we get to the leaky stuff, let’s wrap with what else we’ve discovered from official sources.
Are there GTA VI trailers or official screenshots?
No to the primary half, and kinda to the second. The photographs presently floating across the web are all leaked screenshots pulled from the assorted bits of gameplay revealed within the September 2022 leak.
However a trailer is on its approach. Bloomberg reported—and Rockstar Video games confirmed on November 8—that our first take a look at the much-anticipated sport will drop in “early December,” simply in time for the studio’s twenty fifth anniversary. That mentioned, there’s nonetheless so much concerning the sport that we don’t know, like what platforms it’ll be playable on or whether or not it’ll truly be titled Grand Theft Auto VI. December’s proper across the nook, although, so we’ll undoubtedly discover out quickly sufficient.
When is GTA VI anticipated to return out?
2024 may very well be a probable launch window for the sport we’re referring to as GTA VI. How do we all know this? Effectively essentially the most respected piece of data comes from Take-Two, the sport’s writer.
Again in Could of this yr, Take-Two mentioned it expects to earn some beaucoup bucks in 2024, particularly $8 billion (with a “B”). That’s some huge cash, and whereas GTA On-line continues to do nicely for the corporate, the corporate’s most up-to-date fiscal yr solely introduced in $5 billion. So what would result in further bookings? Effectively, a brand new GTA definitely would. Take-Two that for what you’ll.
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Additional info got here from the epic saga of Microsoft buying Activision. On web page 24 of Microsoft’s 2022 response to the UK’s Competitors and Markets Authority (CMA) , the corporate indicated that “Grand Theft Auto VI is predicted to be launched in 2024.” In that doc, Microsoft cites a chunk by TechRadar because the supply for that data, to be honest.
That’s about all of the official data, so let’s get into what these salacious leaks taught us final yr and a few free hypothesis primarily based on what was seen. Be warned, if you wish to watch for the primary official reveal of the sport or the sport itself, cease studying now and as a substitute peruse a few of our different tremendous gaming articles.
Okay, it’s simply us now. However look, whereas I’ll share what’s identified concerning the leaks, I ain’t gonna be sharing precise footage, as Rockstar wasn’t actually too thrilled with that stuff leaking out all over the place. However, you realize, there’s at all times Google, DuckDuckGo, or, uh, Bing?
What metropolis is GTA VI set in?
I hope you’re within the temper to go to Florida—loosen up, this can be a fictional model the place possibly it’s not unlawful for me to exist (although who is aware of with this fucking firm). The subsequent Grand Theft Auto sport will likely be set within the sequence’ tackle Miami: Vice Metropolis. And primarily based on what’s been seen, it might need a fairly large map, too.
How do we all know this? Effectively the leaked screenshots not solely confirmed off very Florida-lookin’ surroundings, however in a minimum of one in all them we will actually see town’s identify on a practice automotive.
Grand Theft Auto most not too long ago went again to Vice Metropolis with the PlayStation Transportable title Grand Theft Auto: Vice Metropolis Tales, which was primarily based on the map because it existed within the ‘80s-themed Grand Theft Auto: Vice Metropolis, which starred Ray Liotta as Tommy Vercetti.
Don’t count on the maps to be an identical. 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 sequence moved onto a distinct universe totally, one which retains the placement names however options completely different characters and historic occasions.
That mentioned, as was exhibited with GTA V, Rockstar did embody iconic places from San Andreas within the “HD” universe, akin to San Andreas’ Grove Road, so it wouldn’t be out of character for the brand new Vice Metropolis to incorporate a couple of nods to the previous map. Some followers have even gathered possible returning places primarily based on the leaked footage, which could embody spots like Malibu Membership, South Seaside, and Redhill Forest, to call a couple of.
Who’re the principle characters in GTA VI?
Whereas we don’t know their names, the leaks and reporting from Bloomberg point out that GTA VI will star against the law duo this time round, a white man and a Latina lady who appear to be impressed by real-life, Nice-Melancholy-era criminals Bonnie and Clyde. Much like in GTA V, leaked footage suggests you’ll use the d-pad to swap between them.
So yeah, we’ll be capable to play a violent, mass-murdering lady boss this time round—go feminism!
Technically talking, GTA VI received’t be the primary sport with a playable lady. However as you possibly can think about, the web responded to information of a chick being in GTA VI as you’d count on it to.
And whereas apparently the sport will likely be extra culturally delicate, a non-sexist GTA sport is about as more likely to exist because the Easter Bunny (don’t electronic mail me together with your theories and grainy pics from that one Easter Sunday whenever you swear you noticed the bastard).
GTA VI gameplay particulars and different neat tidbits
Final yr’s leaks have been no joke. We discovered that the sport will star a minimum of two playable protagonists, will likely 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 VI will function gameplay similar to what’s come earlier than, we’ve even received some hints concerning the attainable random occasions. How these will manifest and unfold within the sport is anybody’s guess proper now, however occasion names akin to “DUI Check,” “Scarface Crime Scene,” “UFO Animal Home,” “Voice in a storm drain,” “warehouse intercourse robots,” and (after all) “fishing” have all been noticed within the leaks.
The leaks additionally point out the presence of quite a lot of GTA staples, and a few new additions. There will likely be evening life actions like visiting strip golf equipment, possibilities to take pleasure in nature through scuba diving, driveable airboats, and animals to come across akin to canine, alligators, and raccoons. The leaks additionally recommend extra dynamic interactions with police, with sport prompts that appear to point that you simply’ll should be extra conscious of what car you’re driving whereas evading the cops.
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Additionally, it appears you received’t be pulling weapons out of an infinite pocket-of-holding any longer, as characters will extra naturally carry firearms through slings. You additionally may be capable to drop weapons, which as Halo Infinite demonstrated (earlier than it was patched to match the velocity of weapon swapping), generally is a neat, doubtlessly quicker option to discard empty weapons as a substitute of swapping them out for one more weapon.
Characters are additionally capable of drop inclined within the leaked footage. That might be new to GTA, and as The Final of Us: Half II demonstrates significantly nicely, is a superb addition to a third-person shooter, permitting for extra dynamic and surprising actions, maneuverability, and shootouts (and doubtlessly extra correct goal, primarily based on customary online game logic).
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 well-liked space of rumor 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 a substitute of one-off DLC releases just like the studio has performed with GTA IV or RDR. This, Tez2 speculates, will assist scale back employee crunch, one thing Rockstar Video games has been cleansing up for some time, as Bloomberg reported in July 2022.
It’s honest to imagine the studio desires 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.
And that’s about the whole lot we all know concerning the subsequent Grand Theft Auto sport, primarily based on each official and leaked info. What potential elements are you most enthusiastic about?
Replace, 11/17/23 12:50 p.m. ET: Up to date a bit concerning the trailer announcement, which Rockstar Video games confirmed on November 8, and added a brand new part concerning the chance of the sport getting DLC sooner or later.
