Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two Interactive announced in a press statement the official launch of their upcoming game, GTA 6, and provided a release date of 2025, following hours of the trailer’s leak. The much-awaited game has been finally announced and fans and many social media influencers and streamers reacted to the trailer leak and the announcement.
The release stated that it was “proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto VI is coming to PS5 computer entertainment systems and Xbox Series X|S games and entertainment systems in 2025” To the displeasure of many PC gamers, as there was no word on when or whether the game would be released on the platform.
Ishowspeed reacts to GTA 6 releasing in 2025 😭 pic.twitter.com/s6iFzQBq45
— NBA 2K24 Intel (@2KIntel) December 5, 2023
World-famous YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed also reacted to the leaked GTA 6 trailer and was pretty upset and disappointed regarding the release date. After watching the trailer he said, “2025 – are you serious, bro? I’mma be, like, 50 years old! I might not even be alive! Oh, my god! They’re making us wait so long! Oh s**t! Oh, my god! 2025! 2025, chat?! Are you serious?! We’re going to be old! 2025, y’all.”
It remains to be seen whether Rockstar Games will provide any further updates regarding the game or the definite release date. GTA fans will be hoping for some more updates from the creators after waiting for so long for the much-anticipated game in the gaming world.
GTA 6 to release in early 2025 with new characters
Several of the leaks that have been spreading about the open-world game GTA 6 are confirmed by the clip. Also, Rockstar Games later released a press release stating that the game will launch in 2025 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S.
GTA 6 goes back to Vice City, set in the state of Leonida, which is the fictional representation of Miami and Florida. The trailer also showcases new characters, specifically the main characters, Lucia and her yet-to-be-named male companion.
In a statement about GTA 6, Rockstar Games said: “Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.”
ready to fall in love with this bonnie & clyde duo pic.twitter.com/jxuT78QBsa
— Kaitlyn Red Wing 🔜 The Game Awards (@KaitlynRedWing) December 4, 2023
The first female lead in the series, Lucia, is initially seen in the GTA 6 teaser when she is shown in prison. Subsequently, in Vice City, Lucia and her partner are seen conducting off heists reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde. It remains to be when the fans will get to watch the whole trailer as the hype seems to be building more after the first part of the trailer.