GTA 6: Everything You Need To Know About 

Rockstar Games is known for various game titles, but Grand Theft Auto 6 is a title that has transformed the entire gaming industry. It is the playground of GTA, a series that revolutionized video games and carved its name into the hall of fame. Since its debut in 1997, GTA has taken players on a wild ride with its unique brand of urban jungle. We all experienced the neon-drenched streets of Vice City, and from thereon, it solidified GTA’s place as a cultural phenomenon.

Getting things to the present, while GTA Online continues to thrive, the new tittle GTA 6, a blockbuster launch that will be released soon. This article will explore rumours and potential storylines more clearly and examine the characters we may encounter. Whether you are a seasoned GTA veteran or a curious newbie, today in this guide we will be sharing the overview about everything about GTA 6, without further delay let us start.

GTA 6 CountDown

Creators	David Jones and Mike Dailly, later titles under Dan and Sam Houser, Leslie Benzies, and Aaron Garbut
Primary Developer	Rockstar North (formerly DMA Design)
Publisher	Rockstar Games
First Release	28 November 1997
Latest Release	Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, 11 November 2021
Next Release	GTA 6
Release Date for GTA 6	Fall 2025
Total Units Shipped	More than 410 million
Key Gameplay Elements	Open world exploration, mission completion, driving, shooting, role-playing, and stealth
Platforms	PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles
Trailer	Watch Now

When Did The GTA 6 Start In Development?

Rockstar started the GTA 6 development just one year after the launch of GTA V and GTA Online. In 2014, the developer intended to develop the storyline, avoiding harsh jokes. Upcoming GTA games are said to have a significant overhaul to the GTA Online and GTA VI, featuring some form of multilayer.

How Much Did It Cost To Make GTA 6?

Grand Theft Auto Franchise always has a big budget. Like for GTA 4, it has a staggering $100 million development budget, which is higher than the big-budget Hollywood films. They have sold copies of about twenty-five million, which helps generate over $2 billion in revenue. Whereas GTA 5 has a budget of $265 million and has sold over 425 million copies, making it the second best-selling game, short of Minecraft, which stands at No. 1 and has sold over three hundred million copies.

Studio still needs to confirm their game’s budget, but some reports suggest the GTA 6 budget is well over $2 billion, which will be used for development and marketing. It will be a massive game, and GTA 6’s pre-order will cost a half fortune.

GTA 6 Document

We get hands-on access to the documents, which give us more information about the game, including the concept logos, the map, etc. However, features are cut from the game; leaks are not representative of the final products.

• GTA 5 PDF (Google Drive)
• GTA 5 Doc (Google Docs)
• GTA 6 Video Leaks (Archive)

Based on the document, the game was codenamed “Project Americas,” and the game most likely to cost about $150. Below are the details that I have found from the leaked document.

Feature	Details
RAGE Engine	Euphoria physics appears to have been tweaked.
Protagonists	Jason and Lucia are the two main characters.
Other Characters	Dre, Sam, Kai, Wyman, Billy, Tit, Zach, and RB Shaw are noted in the video leaks.
Known Gangs	San 4 San, Guardia Brothers, and Far Right Militia exist.
New Items	New items include a USB Drive, Tracker Jammer, and Slim Jim.
Weapons	Many classics are returning. A Speargun is brand-new.
Weapon Wheel	This feature returns.
Open World Activities	Dice, golf, fishing, and races. A Van Shipment event and robberies also are in the game.
Interiors	Malibu Club, Pawn Shop, Jack of Hearts, and other buildings are enterable.
Multiplayer	One GTA 6 video shows PL: 2/32, indicating some form of multiplayer will return.
Collectibles	Wyman Car Parts and hats are collectible.
Brands	New in-game brands like WhatUp! debut; some old brands have new logos.
Animals	New animals include skunks, raccoons, alligators, squirrels, crayfish, lizards, and opossums.
Prone Crouching	Jason was seen lying on his stomach in some clips.
Loot Bags	Loot bags appear in one of the inventory screens.
Weight/Muscle System	Event called MultiGym, and character models seem to alter between videos.
Money Laundering	Players can own properties for money laundering.
Hacking	Lucia carries a Tracker Jammer, Immobilizer Bypass, USB Drive, and Auto Dialer in one clip.
Witness System	Descriptions of your character or vehicle can be noted.
Sharing Items	A shared inventory exists.
Better AI	Improved AI for both enemies and partners.
Surrender to Cops	Players can surrender to police.
Clothes Can Become Dirty	Clothes can become dirty, adding minor visual detail.
Cop Traps	Some events called police traps exist.
Restraining NPCs	Lucia was seen using zip ties to restrain one NPC during the robbery scene.
Limited Weapon Wheel	Players cannot hold infinite guns in their inventory anymore.
Mindfulness	The 60-page PDF details various minor examples of remarkable diligence.
Loud Weapon Sounds	Weapon shots are louder in the leaked videos than in GTA 5.
Horse Data	One script tied to horses exists, but it could be leftover data.
Font	Neue Helvetica Paneuropean 67 Condensed Medium is used for several menus.
World Events	Events like Tire Swing, Angry Woman, and Dealer Robbery exist. The 60-page PDF has more.
Vehicles	Several old and new cars are present. Details are in pages 34-36 of the PDF.
Locations	GTA 6 takes place in Vice City, with new areas like Port Gellhorn.
GTA 6 Map	Pages 42-56 of the PDF feature a fan-made map.
Development Builds	Leaks include builds up to September 13, 2022.

Why Is GTA 6 Taking So Long?

Initially, GTA 6 was reportedly released in 2024, according to a leaked Microsoft document (view document on Gov.UK). The game was released later PC; it will be available on consoles, including the Sony PlayStation 5 and Box Series X/S in 2025. It is assumed that the desktop version will be released later, at least after a year. Former GTA animator suggested this because Rockstar focuses on what sells and the large amount.

This is not the first time Rockstar released the PC version later, after a year of releasing games for consoles. For reference, GTA 5 was released in September 2013, and the PC version was released in April 2015.

GTA 6 Release Date

Take-Two, the publisher of GTA and Rockstar, is coming for next year’s Autumn 2025. In a CNBC interview, Strauss Zelnicks shared that the release date had been decided after considering multiple factors, like reducing bugs and meeting expectations.

GTA 6 Price

There is no definitive report on official GTA 6 pricing; the game has yet to be pre-ordered. Based on multiple reports and leaked documents, the game will exceed $70 for the new release, most likely to be around $150. In addition, GTA + Membership could see a 33% increase, which used to be about $6 a month. Meanwhile, the Collector Edition is set to launch, priced between $210 without and $250+ with the game.

GTA 6 Pre-Order

Pre-orders have not yet been out, but we can expect them to start in late 2024 for the PS3/Xbox 360 and continue until the eventual launch based on the previous patterns of the Rockstar Game Pre-Order Cycles. With similar patterns, game-run Q1 2025 releases will be on hold to secure pre-orders in September or October 2024. The pre-order timeline gives players enough time to prepare for the game.

GTA 6 Trailer

The first official trailer for the game, released in December 2024, broke many records, becoming the most-watched gaming video within 24 hours. The trailer received 190 million views, with ninety-three million views on the first day of release. Below is the first trailer for the game for you to check out.

In the background, Tom Petty’s Love is a Long Road shows the Vive City lifestyle and iconic Malibu-style clubs. Indeed, it suggests players can recreate their 2000s with less neon visuals. The trailer has flashy pink and purple clubs, but the visuals are also muted, serene, and picturesque. At the end of the nineties teaser, we see the bold letter words saying, Coming in 2025.

GTA 6 Map

GTA 6 map with real locations
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The trailer suggested that GTA 6 would be in Map Vice City’s coastal city of Miami, especially in Leonida, the game’s version of Florida. The location is like Vice City, with locations like Vice Dale Country, Leonard Country, and Kelly County. The map will be much larger than GTA 5, twice the size of GTA 5, giving players plenty of opportunity to make cash.

The developer continues to expand the map and add new locations based on missions. The static map is going to be unique from the previous GTA games.

GTA 6 System Requirements

No official system requirements have been shared yet, as the game will not be available to PC players; instead, it will be coming to the latest consoles, which include the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 4/5. Based on the recent game released by the studios, we can expect the game to require high-end specifics to run GTA 6. Below are the rumoured system requirements.

GTA 6 Requirements	Minimum Requirements	Recommended Specs
Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
CPU	Intel Core i5-6600K	Intel Core i7-8700K
File Size	150 GB	150 GB
OS	Windows 10	Up to Windows 11

Starting with the development details, Rockstar Games is the architect behind the GTA franchise’s grand design. That is a studio known for crafting meticulously open worlds. Here, you will find various things, from the deserts of Red Dead Redemption to the detailed streets of Los Angeles. Rockstar has a proven history of building immersive worlds that feel alive and real-world-looking.

However, Rockstar maintains a tight grip on information, but a few whispers suggest GTA 6 has been under development for quite some time. Furthermore, an official announcement remains to be discovered, but industry analysts speculate that a reveal could be in late 2024 or sometime in 2025. Apart from the expected release date, GTA 6 is set to release on current-generation consoles, i.e., the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Besides that, a PC release would follow, but more likely after a period of console exclusivity. However, rumours have indicated the possibility of a next-generation version explicitly tailored for an even more impressive appearance and processing power. I suggest a potential extended wait for the PC audience.

GTA 6 Expected Story, Characters, and Settings

Since the official details are yet to be released, some legible rumours suggest a few expected details about the GTA 6 story, characters, and settings. For a better explanation, below are the segregated details of all these things.

• Storyline: The narrative tapestry of GTA 6 remains shrouded in mystery but leaks and industry trends offer tempting threads to weave a potential story. However, Rockstar could surprise us with a completely new direction. Speculation leans towards a return to a familiar formula. Specifically, GTA 6 might be a prequel set within the existing GTA story base, revisiting the bygone era of Vice City’s criminal underbelly. Alternatively, it could be a follow-up to past titles, revisiting established characters or locations from a fresh perspective.
• Characters: This leak hints at the possibility of dual protagonists, one male and the other female. Details on their backgrounds are scarce, but speculation suggests they could be a couple or criminal partners clawing their way up the food chain. They are seasoned criminals seeking one last score; they care about fresh-faced outsiders.
• Settings: Although an official location remains unconfirmed, rumours point towards a return to Vice City. It would be a modern-day vice city brimming with the excesses of wealth and the desperation of poverty. It could offer a compelling backdrop for a gritty crime saga. However, other possibilities exist. More likely, it is a sprawl inspired by Los Angeles, where industry trends suggest a return to a large, diverse, open world potentially encompassing multiple cities.

Furthermore, GTA 6 is a role-playing game in shaping the settings of GTA 6. The ever-evolving drug trade, the rise of social media, and influencer culture are potential times that Rockstar could weave into the narrative tapestry. Also, missions could involve hesitancy, turf wars, drug trafficking, and more pursuits. Rockstar’s trademark blend of dark humour and social commentary will present a broader way to explore the seedy side of society.

GTA 6 Gameplay Mechanics and Features

GTA 6 would highlight an open-world sandbox experience that is a cornerstone of the GTA franchise. All the signs here point to GTA 6 continuing this tradition. 

Players will have a sprawling metropolis and various other side activities at their disposal. Besides that, a few more mechanics are to be added, which are explained below.

• Cross-platform:  The company did not share any cross-platform information, having said that GTA 5 was not cross-platform. I expected GTA 6 to be separate from one another, as GTA Online has permanently been restricted to its platform.
• Will there be kids in GTA 6:  The GTA Series will have children for the first time, but not as NPCs. Players had expected Lucia, the female protagonist of the title, to have kids. Developers had previously said they would not add children as NPCs in the game; likewise, Red Dead Redemption 2 has a few kids who cannot be harmed or killed in any manner. Adding NPCs as Minors could lead to many significant controversies, so they refrain from adding Kids as NPCs in the game.
• Core Gameplay Mechanics Improvement: The upcoming GTA instalment would be more thrilling with new mechanics improvements such as driving, shooting, and hand-to-hand combat. The driving physics could see an overhaul, offering a more realistic and immersive experience. However, the shooting mechanisms might be tweaked to feel more responsive and less reliant on auto-aiming.
• Deep immersion: One leaked video suggests that Rockstar might experiment with deeper immersion mechanics. Here, the ability to carry bodies, take cover behind objects with more nuance, and utilize interactions could all contribute to a more believable and engaging world. Similarly, a redesigned health system with injuries that require specific treatment will add a layer of strategic depth.
• Dual-Welding Mechanic: This is not an improvement; it is a new feature that could shake things up. With this feature, players can unleash mayhem with two weapons simultaneously. Another thing is a redesigned character progression system that goes beyond traditional skill trees, offering a more nuanced approach to developing your criminal persona and making the game more thrilling.
• Online Multiplayer Component: Upcoming GTA titles will feature a dedicated online multiplayer component. However, details are scarce, but expect a persistent online world where players can team up for heists, compete in races and deathmatches, or cause trouble together. Rockstar may leverage the potential of next-generation consoles to offer a more dynamic online experience than GTA Online.
• Customization Addition: Every user gets bored with default things, so this customization is a much-needed thing. Customization is no exception for GTA 6. Regarding leaks, GTA 6 will be able to personalize their characters’ clothing, vehicles, and even weapons, allowing them to embody their criminal alter ego. This time, deeper customization of safehouses or hideous could be more explored, providing players with a space to highlight their skills.
• NPCs AI Improvement: Beyond the above things, GTA 6 expectations hinted at feeling more alive than ever. Pedestrian AI could be more sophisticated, reacting dynamically to player actions. The in-game economy, of course, fluctuates based on player actions and in-world events, crafting a more dynamic and immersive experience. Meanwhile, Rockstar will create a world that feels believable.

Expectations and Controversies

The GTA fanbase is enthusiastic, and expectations for the upcoming GTA title are soaring. Fans are craving the series’ signature blend of open-world freedom, engaging storylines, and dark humour. Based on different forum opinions, here are some expectations that a genuine fanbase requires.

• Many fans want a return to the narrative strength of past titles like GTA Vice City or San Andreas.
• While innovation is needed, fans also want core mechanics like driving and shooting to be more familiar with them.
• Fans expect the world of GTA 6 to be more dynamic than ever before.

Besides these expectations, anticipation is often tinged with potential controversy. The GTA franchise has always walked a tightrope, balancing satire. Here are some areas of concern that have been raised recently.

• The portrayal of violence in the series has always been a point of contention.
• Rockstar’s trademark social commentary can be sharp and biting.
• The line between in-game actions and real-world consequences is a constant debate.

Rockstar will undoubtedly navigate these expectations and controversy as it develops GTA 6. The hidden key is to deliver an experience that feels fresh and innovative while retaining the core elements that made the series so famous. GTA 6, shrouded in anticipation, after all the leaks and different speculations, they are crafting a vibrant picture for such an open-world game. 

Online multiplayer is likely to return, offering a persistent word for players, more than expected, fans crave a compelling story, more refined mechanics, and a living world to explore. Rockstar will surely face the challenge of balancing innovation with the elements that made GTA itself a separate name. While details remain not clear, the excitement surrounding them is undeniable. So, stay tuned for the official announcement, and let us see whether these expectations will be met.

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