The developer recently announced the new release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, which caused a 10% drop in its value, according to Bloomberg data. Despite this financial setback, the anticipation surrounding this highly anticipated game is palpable, with details starting to emerge about the release date, main characters, and settings that will comprise this installment.
Rockstar Games had originally set the release of Grand Theft Auto VI for fall 2025, although more details about the game, such as a specific release date and features of the multiplayer mode, are expected to be revealed soon, possibly at an upcoming event by the developer. With a decade of development behind it and a constantly growing fanbase, GTA VI aims not only to break records in the video game industry but also to mark a milestone in the history of digital entertainment.
Regarding the game setting, it has been confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will take place in the fictional state of Leonida, clearly inspired by Florida, and will feature the iconic city of Vice City, a fictional version of Miami. Additionally, it has been revealed that one of the main characters will be Lucia, the first female protagonist in the series since its inception in 1999, who will be part of a criminal duo reminiscent of the legendary Bonnie and Clyde.
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has expressed that GTA VI is expected to surpass the 210 million copies sold of its predecessor. Although the release date has been pushed back to May 26, 2026, the game will initially be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version expected to be released a few months after the console launch.
As a strategy to maintain anticipation around Grand Theft Auto VI, the developer has been cautious in revealing details, opting to do so as the release date approaches. The initial announcement of the game in December 2023 has already amassed over 200 million views on YouTube, reflecting the enormous interest this new installment generates among fans. Despite challenges and setbacks, GTA VI promises to be one of the most successful video games in history, with an innovative setting and memorable characters aimed at capturing players' hearts.
