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Grand Theft Auto has been an iconic gaming saga for more than two decades now. Fans love it so much that each installment ends up creating a special place in their hearts, most of the time. However, since the launch of the fifth main entry, in 2013, the wait has been longer for those who are curious about GTA 6.

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After the constant outcry of the fans who were asking constantly about it, Rockstar Games eventually confirmed, earlier this month that GTA 6 is in the works. Although it didn’t mention anything much when it comes to the release window.

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However, a newfound detail on the internet might be a good indicator of GTA 6’s probable launch timing.

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GTA 6 been in development for almost four years already!

According to the Twitter account GTA 6 News, which keeps track of all things Grand Theft Auto, the sixth entry has been in the making for a long time. In fact, it has been in a potential development phase since 2018, as per the Twitter page.

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GTA 6 News revealed the profile of a Rockstar employee named Sonny Blanco, on LinkedIn, who is a Screenshot Capture Artist. What’s interesting to note on his profile is that under the Projects section, he mentioned that he’s been working on the GTA 6 title since November the year 2018.

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Now that’s an interesting piece of information. Especially for all the fanboys who are desperate to know about GTA 6 and its release in the future.

What one can make out from this newfound detail, at least for now, is that Rockstar Games has been busy with the sixth entry for the past few years. Also, GTA 6 won’t take more time in its launch, given that it’s been in the works for nearly four years now.

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Thus, the hardcore lovers of Grand Theft Auto need not worry anymore. At least, going by this discovery on the official page of one of Rockstar’s employees. Because hopefully, there won’t be any situation of crunch.

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As of now, the upcoming, awaited game is in development at Rockstar.

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What are your thoughts on the next Grand Theft Auto?

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Mintu Tomar is a Senior Tennis Journalist at EssentiallySports, specializing in the WTA beat and Grand Slam coverage. With a journalism career spanning over 10 years across sports and entertainment media, he combines long‑term trend‑spotting with sharp match‑day analysis. At ES, Mintu’s work often blends on‑court breakdowns with behind‑the‑scenes context. In his coverage of Coco Gauff’s Qatar Open upset, he unpacked tactical advice from Serena Williams’ former coach, showing how elite insights influence rising talent. As part of the ES Think Tank, he helps identify breakout storylines and shape analytical angles for the newsroom. Before focusing on tennis, Mintu covered esports and the broader gaming industry at Sportskeeda, with a focus on major titles like Call of Duty, and has written extensively on entertainment, technology, politics, and lifestyle for multiple digital platforms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and International Law & Diplomacy.

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