GTA 6 trailer: From new characters, release date to projections, top things to know now
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Rockstar Games surprised fans by releasing the highly anticipated trailer for GTA 6 ahead of schedule, responding to a supposed leak on X.
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Viral Sensation: The GTA 6 trailer swiftly became a YouTube sensation, amassing over 11 million views within just two hours of its official posting on the Rockstar Games channel.
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A subsequent press release confirmed GTA 6's arrival on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S in 2025, but left PC gamers wondering about the game's platform availability.
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Addressing the leak on social media, Rockstar Games urged viewers to watch the authentic trailer on YouTube, acknowledging the inadvertent reveal.
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Prior to the official trailer, a GTA 6 gameplay video on TikTok gave enthusiasts a sneak peek, creating a buzz within the gaming community.
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Meet Lucia: Introducing the series' first female protagonist, Lucia, the trailer depicts her starting in a prison and later engaging in Bonnie and Clyde-style heists with her boyfriend in Vice City.
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Rockstar Games disclosed that GTA 6 ventures into the state of Leonida, featuring the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond, promising the most immersive Grand Theft Auto experience to date.
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Financial Projections: Parent company Take-Two Interactive anticipates GTA 6 to generate $8 billion in net bookings by 2025, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Record-breaking Legacy: The Grand Theft Auto series, with over 400 million units sold since its inception in 1997, remains a gaming powerhouse, second only to Microsoft's Minecraft in all-time sales.
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A Decade-Long Wait: With GTA 5 released in 2013, the more than decade-long gap has intensified the anticipation among the loyal fanbase for a glimpse into the next evolution of the series.