The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has been a topic of discussion and speculation for years, with various leaks and rumors surfacing from time to time. In this article, we’ve compiled all the significant information and updates surrounding GTA 6, from development details to gameplay rumors.
Rockstar Games: Meticulous Planning and Development
According to a now-deleted Reddit post by Chris Liberty, a verified industry insider, GTA 6 has been in pre-production since 2014. This suggests that Rockstar Games has been carefully planning and preparing for the game’s production and development even before GTA 5’s release.
The First Big Leak: Vice City and South America
In 2018, the first significant leak about GTA 6 was made public by a YouTube channel called Inside Gaming. The leak revealed that GTA 6 was set to take place in two locations: Vice City and South America. The game was being referred to as Project Americas within Rockstar. This leak also suggested the inclusion of a female protagonist, a major departure from previous games in the series.
Location Scouting in Florida
In 2019, a store owner in Florida claimed that location scouts approached him for a project like GTA 6 Vice City. The legitimacy of the scouting letter and the location scout was later confirmed by Leah Sokolowski, one of the top location managers in Florida, during a podcast on May 21, 2019.
Official Announcement and Female Protagonist
Rockstar officially announced the next GTA game in February 2022. In July 2022, a Bloomberg report revealed that GTA 6 will feature a playable Latina female protagonist, one of the leading characters in a story inspired by the infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde. This report also mentioned the game’s setting as a fictional version of Miami.
Massive Leak on GTA Forums
In September 2022, a massive leak about GTA 6 surfaced on GTA Forums. The leaked assets showed off various elements of the game in development, including parts of the world, gunplay, and NPC AI. The leaks confirmed some rumors about GTA 6, such as the existence of male and female protagonists.
Rockstar confirmed the credibility of the leak, stating that they suffered a network intrusion. The leaked videos confirmed many rumors about GTA 6, including the presence of two protagonists, one of whom is a young female character named Lucia, and the male protagonist named Jason.
Potential Release Date
Reportedly, Rockstar Games is set to release GTA 6 in 2024, with a trailer and gameplay reveal expected later this year.
In conclusion, the leaks and rumors surrounding GTA 6 have fueled anticipation and excitement among the gaming community. While some information may change during the game’s development, fans eagerly await more official news from Rockstar Games about the next installment in the iconic Grand Theft Auto series.