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🎮 GTA 6: The Most Anticipated Game of the Decade
When Rockstar Games dropped the first GTA 6 trailer back in December 2023, fans went into a frenzy. The trailer teased a return to Vice City, introduced us to Lucia and Jason, and promised a next-gen open-world experience. Since then? Radio silence.
Now, nearly 500 days later, speculation is at an all-time high, and fans are desperate to know: When is GTA 6 actually coming out?
Let’s break down the rumors, reports, and what’s realistically expected.
🗓️ GTA 6 Expected Release Window: What the Leaks Say
While Rockstar hasn’t dropped an official release date, several industry insiders and leaks have pointed to a late 2025 or early 2026 launch window.
Here’s why:
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Take-Two Interactive’s Financial Forecast: The parent company of Rockstar hinted at a “significant spike in revenue” for FY2026, which starts in April 2025 — a clear sign that something big (read: GTA 6) is planned.
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Job Listings & Internal Movement: Several Rockstar job listings suggest ramped-up testing, final polishing, and localization — typical for late-stage development.
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Trusted insiders like Jason Schreier and Tom Henderson have also echoed a late 2025 release, though they mention delays are always possible.
🧠 Why Rockstar Is Playing the Waiting Game
Unlike most studios, Rockstar isn’t in a hurry to overhype and underdeliver. Their marketing playbook is slow, controlled, and calculated. Here’s what might be going on behind the scenes:
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Avoiding Cyberpunk 2077-level disappointment by overpromising
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Tight security after the 2022 leak where over 90 dev clips were exposed
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Massive scale of GTA 6: New reports say this might be Rockstar’s biggest map, with evolving cities and dynamic gameplay across multiple timelines
They want to get it right — and Rockstar has a reputation to protect.
📺 When Will the Second Trailer Drop?
The first trailer was timed perfectly with Rockstar’s anniversary. For the second one, fans are looking at:
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Summer Game Fest 2025
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The Game Awards 2025 (December)
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A standalone Rockstar livestream in Q3
The second trailer is expected to show gameplay mechanics, character storylines, and the final release date.
📍 What Platforms Will GTA 6 Launch On?
GTA 6 is confirmed for:
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PlayStation 5
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Xbox Series X/S
A PC version is also expected — but, just like GTA V and RDR2, it may arrive months after the console release.
🌎 Will GTA 6 Be Set Only in Vice City?
While the trailer focuses on a modern Vice City (based on Miami), leaks suggest the map could expand over time to include other regions — possibly through DLCs or evolving updates. Think GTA Online meets Red Dead Redemption 2 style expansion.
