After years of waiting, Rockstar Games recently confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will be released on May 26, 2026. The announcement came alongside a brand-new trailer that Rockstar quietly dropped on YouTube without any prior notice.
The trailer shows off the game’s stunning graphics and action-packed scenes, giving fans a much-needed glimpse into the future of the GTA franchise. With GTA V setting the bar so high, Rockstar seems determined to make GTA 6 even more impressive.
Here are 5 interesting facts about GTA 6:
Rockstar usually releases new games every few years. For example, GTA San Andreas launched in 2004 and Liberty City Stories followed just a year later. On the other hand, GTA San Andreas and GTA IV have a four-year gap. But the wait between GTA V (released in 2013) and GTA 6 will be 13 years. This long gap suggests Rockstar is putting extra effort into making this their best game yet.
While Rockstar hasn’t shared the actual cost, many believe that the much-awaited GTA 6 could become the most expensive video game ever made.
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For the first time in GTA history, there will be a female main character named Lucia. The trailer also shows a male character who seems to be her partner in crime. This will add a new dynamic to the storyline.
One of the most exciting facts about GTA 6 is its setting — the iconic Vice City. Long-time fans of the Grand Theft Auto series will instantly recognise this fictional city in the trailers. Vice City served as the backdrop for the beloved game GTA: Vice City. In GTA 6, players will return to Vice City, specifically to a region called Leonida. But this time, the game will take place in a modern era.
In September 2022, a hacker managed to breach Rockstar’s servers and leaked nearly 100 early gameplay videos of GTA 6 online. Also, right before Rockstar Games could unveil the first official trailer for GTA 6, it was leaked online early. The breach forced the company to move up the trailer’s release date.