The Grand Unveiling: A Decade in the Making
The gaming world is excited as Rockstar Games, the developer, officially revealed the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA6).
Following years of very careful and precise development, the curtain was finally lifted, offering a momentary into the sixth installment of the renowned sandbox gaming franchise.
The debut trailer astounded fans, introducing a new main character, a return to the beloved Vice City region, and unprecedented next-gen graphics. The revelation was met with speculation and fervor, but one crucial detail was notably absent – an exact release date.
Cracking the Release Date Code
The elusive release date for GTA 6 is hinted at in the year 2025. While the specific day or month remains undisclosed, subtle clues are pointing toward when gamers can expect to embark on the next open-world epic adventure gaming.
Cracking the Price: How Much Will GTA 6 Cost?
The pivotal question of GTA 6’s cost at launch looms large, with Rockstar keeping pricing details under wraps. However, industry trends suggest it might become the most expensive title in the series. Grand Theft Auto 5, released in 2013 for PS3 (and eventually PS4), entered the market at the standard $59.99 USD.
Press release
Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of GTA, dropped hints in a 2023 quarterly earning press release, suggesting that the highly-anticipated title is slated for fiscal year 2025.
Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two boss, tantalizingly mentioned an “inflection point” in fiscal 2025, projecting the launch of “several groundbreaking titles.” This likely includes GTA 6, setting the stage for over $1 billion in Adjusted Unrestricted Operating Cash Flow.
This projection aligns with a potential release in the first quarter of 2025, coinciding with the end of Take-Two’s fiscal year on March 31, 2025.
Tempered for PC gamers
However, the excitement is tempered for PC gamers, as Take-Two confirmed in the press release that the initial 2025 release pertains only to console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Controversy Surrounding the Release Date
While the revelation of GTA 6 is undoubtedly thrilling, the 2025 release timing has stirred controversy among fans. The staggering gap of more than a decade since the last mainline title has left some gamers less than impressed.
The expectation of a 2024 release, given the extended development period between GTA 5 and 6, added to the surprise and disappointment associated with the 2025 announcement.
Fans took to various online platforms to express their frustration, with some expressing a desire to fast-forward to 2025. The extended development time has prompted questions about Rockstar’s activities over the past ten years, with gamers demanding a hastened release.
Adding to the discontent is the realization that the PC release is not synchronized with its console counterparts. Traditionally, Rockstar has separated console and PC releases, but expectations were high for a simultaneous launch.
The 2025 console release implies a potential mid-to-end 2026 release for the PC version, following Rockstar’s customary 12-16-month porting timeline.
Is GTA 5 available for Android?
The fan-developed action-adventure game GTA 5 Mobile is now fully compatible with Android, having been specifically created for this platform. In 2021, Game On Budget introduced this innovative product, which builds upon the ground-work laid by Rockstar Games.
