#Gta 6 video game update
#Gta 6 video game series

Grand Theft Auto (Image credit: Rockstar Games) (Image credit: Rockstar Games)Īt long last, Rockstar Games has revealed the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, 22 months after the developer officially announced the game’s development - and notably a day earlier than it was supposed to be unveiled. According to Bloomberg, there will be new missions and new map areas added 'on a regular basis'.

#Gta 6 video game update

Apparently, Rockstar plans to update the map with more cities and interior locations after release, mainly to give developers more breathing room and to cut down on overtime while GTA 6 is being worked on. Specifically, the fact that GTA 6's map may not remain static post-launch. While this smaller launch map may sound disappointing at first, it's worth digging into other parts of the aforementioned report. These are likely the swamps and bridges we see in the trailer, based loosely on the Florida Keys.

This was apparently cut back during development, with Rockstar Games shifting and narrowing its focus to Vice City and the surrounding areas. We see a fair few shots of Vice City in the debut trailer, but it's still unclear whether other areas will be included at launch.Ī Bloomberg report published in 2022 claims that GTA 6's map was much bigger to begin with, encompassing areas based on both North and South America.

#Gta 6 video game series

In a newswire post, published just after the trailer, Rockstar describes the area as 'the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet'. We now know that GTA 6 will be set in the state of Leonida, which encompasses Vice City and beyond. The leaks also hinted at the probable setting of Grand Theft Auto 6 - modern-day Vice City, the fictional equivalent of Miami, previously featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002).Grand Theft Auto (Image credit: Rockstar Games) (Image credit: Rockstar) In one leaked gameplay snippet, a character named Lucia, clad in a pink crop top, appeared to be robbing a diner at gunpoint. Notably, it confirmed a longstanding rumour among fans - the inclusion of the Grand Theft Auto series' first playable female protagonist.

The leaked content provided glimpses of work-in-progress gameplay demonstrations, animation tests, level layouts, and introduced two protagonist characters. The hacker claimed to have infiltrated Rockstar's Slack messaging channel, where the videos were initially posted. The leaked footage, totalling 50 minutes, spread like wildfire on social media before being promptly removed by moderators. While official information about GTA 6 has been scarce, a massive data leak last September gave fans a sneak peak of what to expect.Īpproximately 90 videos and screenshots from an in-development version of the game surfaced on a forum, courtesy of an account named ' Teapotuberhacker.' Rockstar Games' announcement poster for Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online - Credit: Rockstar Games/AP Photo With this reputation in mind, fans are keen to see what innovations GTA 6 will bring to the table. Part of the success of the franchise comes down to how Rockstar Games, the creative force behind the series, continually pushes the boundaries of gaming technology. Each new installment in the GTA saga has been a showcase of the latest technological advancements, setting a standard for the industry. Boasting over 190 million copies sold, it holds the second-highest sales record in video game history, trailing only behind Minecraft, and it's generated a staggering $8 billion (€7.4 billion) in worldwide revenue. GTA V, the last game in the franchise, was released over a decade ago and stands as one of the most successful games ever created. The Grand Theft Auto series, which dates back as early as 1997, has long been a cornerstone of the gaming industry. Known for its open-world sandbox gameplay, compelling narratives, and cutting-edge graphics and mechanics, the franchise has garnered a massive and dedicated fan base over the years. Image shows various characters from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) - Credit: Rockstar Gamesįor the readers who aren't glued to their gaming consoles, this announcement is a huge deal.