Perhaps this will also be recreated in the real world to once again show off just how good GTA 6's graphics are.
We also get to learn more about Lucia's as-yet-unnamed partner, and perhaps we may finally find out if she is the infamous “bikini girl.”
That's not going to help anyone who wants to play GTA 6 on PC. That's definitely going to happen after a while.
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But if Red Dead Redemption 2 is anything to go by, it might be worth the wait, as Vice City and Leonida definitely look great on ultrawide monitors.
But unfortunately, while you have plenty of time to consider all the details, it's better to get down to business. read!
When is the release date of GTA6?our guesses and estimates
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Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6's release date is officially scheduled for sometime in 2025, possibly early 2025.
The first trailer revealed a vague 2025 release date. Rockstar has a history of releasing games later in the year, with October being the most common.
However, there has been some confusion online recently over a possible release date of early 2025. Previously, rumors were made suggesting that GTA 6 would be released during his 2025 fiscal year. This could mean GTA 6 could launch in March 2025, since that's when Take-Two's 2025 fiscal year ends (according to this Reddit thread) .
For now, it's all speculation.
A financial report from Take-Two Interactive (Rockstar's parent company) is expected on February 8, 2024, and many fans are speculating that we'll hear more about the release date then. We will have to wait and see whether this will materialize.
With that in mind, I wouldn't be surprised if the game releases around September-October 2025. It's worth noting that the game could eventually be delayed to 2026, as every mainline GTA has been officially delayed at least once. This will not happen if they are crossed).
Can I pre-order GTA6?
GTA 6 is not available for pre-order, and Rockstar is keeping a lot of information under wraps until the game is ready for release.
Speaking of past releases, pre-orders may not start until six months or so after the game's release, even if Amazon, GAME, and others upload placeholder pages in the meantime.
Is there a trailer for GTA6?
Yes, the first GTA 6 trailer was officially uploaded by Rockstar on December 4, 2023. It was leaked several hours earlier than planned, forcing the developers to publish it in advance.
The 90-second trailer, which plays to Tom Petty's “Love is a Long Road,” gives us a good look at Leonida, Lucia, and her male partner.
Watch the trailer below.
Another trailer is not expected until late 2024 at the earliest. It could even be 2025, depending on whether the game meets its expected release window.
Where is the map in GTA 6 set?
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The rumors seem to be confirmed by the trailer: Grand Theft Auto 6 is set in Vice City! At least that's what the giant flashing “VICE” sign in the middle suggests. And the setting is Florida. There was also a crocodile clip in the store.
However, it looks like the game may expand beyond Miami after launch. According to a report from Bloomberg, “Rockstar's plan is to continue updating the game and adding new missions and cities on a regular basis.”
Players have long suggested that this map would still be bigger than GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and the alleged GTA leaker. Tez 2 pointed out that a recent GTA+ survey asked some players if they would use the fast travel feature. As such, a fast travel feature may be under consideration for GTA 6.
Rockstar's statement regarding the game being released in 2022 can be read below as it was heavily leaked.
“Every time we embark on a new project, our goal is always to significantly exceed what we have previously delivered.”
Expect this game to be even bigger and better than the GTA 5 you know.
Will GTA 6's story feature its first female protagonist?
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I am happy to say that these rumors are also true. This game features two playable characters, one of which is Lucia. She is the first playable female protagonist since the first top-down Her 2D game.
A Bloomberg report covers GTA 6's story and characters. The article states that GTA 6 “will feature a playable female protagonist for the first time, according to people familiar with the game.”
The report goes on to say, “The woman is Latina and will be one of the main characters in a Bonnie and Clyde-inspired story of bank robbers.”
As for how this new work will modernize the tone of GTA, the report adds: “Developers are being careful not to 'corner' marginalized groups by making jokes about them.”
What platforms does GTA 6 run on?
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The GTA 6 trailer confirms that the game will be playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, but we don't yet know if GTA 6 will also be playable on PS4 and Xbox One. After all, these previous generation consoles could be quite outdated by the time GTA 6 is finished in 2025.
The release date for the PC version of GTA 6 may also happen at some point, whether at launch or at a later date.
However, it is reasonable to assume that GTA 6 will not be coming to Nintendo Switch due to the less capable hardware. The only way we can confirm that this is possible is via the cloud or via the rumored more powerful Nintendo Switch successor. We will update you as soon as the details are known.
GTA6 leak
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90 videos that appear to be early development footage of GTA 6 were leaked in September 2022. This means we now have some idea of what the game will entail. Before being removed, the footage appeared to show off some open-world gameplay, as well as confirming the new female and male protagonists.
Rockstar later acknowledged the validity of the leak, adding, “We are extremely disappointed that details of our next game are being shared with you in this way.” However, despite the leak, Rockstar insists that “work on the next Grand Theft Auto game continues as scheduled.” The full statement can be read below.
“We recently experienced a network intrusion in which an unauthorized third party illegally accessed our systems and downloaded confidential information, including early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto.
“At this time, we do not anticipate any disruption to our live game services or long-term impact on the development of ongoing projects,” Rockstar said.
“We are very disappointed to have to share details of the next game with you in this way. Work on the next Grand Theft Auto game continues as planned and we wish all of you, the players, We remain committed as ever to delivering an experience that truly exceeds your expectations.
“We will update everyone again soon and, of course, introduce the next game when it is ready. We would like to thank you for your continued support under these circumstances.”
Rockstar's woes aren't over yet, but as discovered by Reddit user u/Tobbelobben30 on the GTA 6 subreddit, publisher Take-Two is working on an animation system that allows for “highly dynamic and realistic animation.” Obtained a patent.
Tobbelobben30 further explained in a clearer way what this means.
“Based on this patent, it appears they are using a clever system. They have built a library of small building blocks for character movement. These blocks can be combined in different ways to create a wide range of animations. can be created.”
All these “building blocks” can be combined to infer how players and other characters should move and react.
“Think about when a character in your game is walking in the rain, feeling tired, or injured. You can design separate animations for each of these situations. Instead, we use these building blocks to naturally construct the character's movements.”
That's very exciting! Red Dead Redemption 2 already had a very responsive animation system, and given the amount of obsessive detail that game included, Rockstar's six years or so later 's release is sure to be a visual powerhouse.
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