In a groundbreaking revelation that has sent the gaming world into a frenzy, Rockstar Games has officially announced the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). The renowned game development studio not only confirmed the existence of the game but also promised to unveil the first trailer for the game in December.
The announcement was made by none other than Sam Houser, the President of Rockstar Games, through the studio’s social media channels. In a series of posts celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic franchise, Houser expressed his excitement for releasing the first glimpse of the much-awaited sequel. However, he did not provide an exact release date for the trailer.
In 1998, Rockstar Games was founded on the idea that video games could come to be as essential to culture as any other form of entertainment, and we hope that we have created games you love in our efforts to be part of that evolution.
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) November 8, 2023
The initial leak of this information came via Jason Schreier, an author and gaming journalist for Bloomberg, known for his impeccable track record of industry scoops. Schreier’s work has spanned numerous major publications, and he’s known for his investigative pieces on industry issues such as “crunch” in game development and behind-the-scenes reporting on problematic game releases like Anthem by Bioware and EA.
According to sources close to Schreier, Rockstar Games is poised to unveil the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, something they briefly acknowledged in February 2022 when mentioning their work on the successor to GTA 5.
Many of you have been asking about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.
With every new project, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we’ve previously delivered. We’re pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the series is underway.
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) February 4, 2022
As predicted by the journalist, the official announcement was set to occur this week, with the first trailer arriving in December – a prediction that has now materialized. Notably, in December, The Game Awards, organized by Geoff Keighley, are scheduled to take place, offering an ideal platform for new trailers and announcements. It’s safe to assume that if these plans are in motion, GTA 6 might make an appearance at The Game Awards.
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Leaked Details: Dual Protagonists and a New Vice City
Back in September 2022, a substantial leak shook the gaming community as approximately 90 videos, showing about 50 minutes of an early in-development version of GTA 6, surfaced online. These videos unveiled that the game would be set in a modern Vice City and would feature a pair of thieves as the main characters.
At the time, Jason Schreier, through his sources at Rockstar, confirmed the legitimacy of these leaked videos, indicating various stages of the game’s development cycle. Hackers claimed to have obtained this content directly from Rockstar Games’ internal Slack files, including the entire game’s source code and that of GTA 5.
In the same month, following an extensive investigation by the FBI and international authorities, a 17-year-old in the UK was arrested on charges related to the intrusion into Rockstar Games, as well as other companies such as Uber, BT Group, and Nvidia.
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A Long-Awaited Blockbuster: GTA 6
GTA 6 is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated games in the history of gaming. The anticipation doesn’t solely stem from the prospect of a new entry in the franchise but also from the fact that it follows in the footsteps of the second best-selling game of all time, GTA 5. Since its release in 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, GTA 5 has consistently ranked among the best-selling games, spanning three different console generations and maintaining a devoted player base worldwide. The game has sold over 185 million copies and has been a continuous source of revenue through its multiplayer component, GTA Online, for an entire decade.
The burning question now is whether GTA 6 will replicate the success of its predecessor and possibly surpass it in the future. The gaming world eagerly awaits the first glimpse of what could be the next blockbuster in the Grand Theft Auto series. With the first trailer set for December, fans have just a few weeks to go before they get a sneak peek at what Rockstar Games has in store for them. Stay tuned for further updates on this highly anticipated release.
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