Since its launch in 1997, the Grand Theft Auto franchise has evolved significantly. With over 405 million units worldwide, the series has not only progressed over the course of 25 years but has also received critical praise. It has managed to solidify its place among the top video game franchises in the business.
Rockstar Games won awards for GTA 5, being named the best developer by Edge magazine. At the 10th British Academy Video Games Awards, the game also took home the coveted Bafta Academy Fellowship Award. It is therefore obvious that people are excited about Grand Theft Auto 6.
Following rumors and speculations that have been spreading for almost ten years, fans of the series have been anxiously awaiting the next installment.
With Rockstar Games’ announcement of its production in February 2022, Grand Theft Auto 6 made its formal debut in the gaming world. Since then, there has been a great deal of secrecy around the project. This has kept players eagerly waiting for it.
Seven months after the first announcement, new leaks surfaced, purportedly from an early game build. Rockstar Games responded to the craze for the leaks with an official statement and took down the leaked footage. However, rumors regarding the game’s features and plot continue despite this step.
GTA 6 trailer release timeline
GTA 6’s possible release window was pointed to in a recent financial conference call from Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games. They indicated a period between 2024 and 2025. This news had got fans of the series all riled up.
Good news came for the fans when Rockstar Games recently expressed excitement for the studio’s forthcoming 25th anniversary. The 25th anniversary will take place in December. Rockstar conveyed this in a message on its official X account. Rockstar closed the discussion by officially confirming that Grand Theft Auto 6 will get its first trailer in “early December,” and thanked fans for their ongoing support.
We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you.
Thank you,
Sam Houser— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) November 8, 2023
Big game announcements at the beginning of December typically portend one thing i.e. the Game Awards. There is no better fit for The Game Awards’ tenth anniversary this year than Grand Theft Auto 6.
The Game Awards have grown and improved over the past ten years. This is due to the efforts of Geoff Keighley and all those involved. It is today undoubtedly one of the greatest nights of the year for the gaming industry. If Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be unveiled in the first half of December, then there’s a good chance it will happen at The Game Awards on December 7.
However, Rockstar does have a habit of just revealing and introducing its games on X. Most large franchises like to use events like E3, Summer Games Fest, or the Game Awards to preview their next releases. However, Rockstar usually just quietly releases a video online.
Therefore, players need to wait for a few more days to get an official update on the release date of Grand Theft Auto 6.