When Is Rockstar Games Releasing GTA 6?

Published 10/01/2023, 8:44 AM EDT

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GTA 6 is undoubtedly of the most anticipated video games at the moment. Fans have been curious about it ever since Rockstar officially teased it last year – without actually naming the title itself. Now, it’s in the public eye that the open-world installment is in development. Also, that it’s expected to release at some point in the future. But when exactly is it going to arrive?

That’s the million-dollar question doing rounds on the internet right now. So far, there have been various leaks, rumors, and reports on the expected debut of Rockstar’s most expensive game to date. But 10 years after the release of its predecessor, the wait goes on.

Here’s what to know on GTA 6 official reveal time, possible launch date, and price details

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Considering its importance for video game enthusiasts, there are many insiders who keep digging information regarding the next Grand Theft Auto. While some of them have been convincing, others have been straight up inconsistent. Still, there are certain points echoed by most of the scoopers in general.

GTA 6 is expected to be revealed in October 2023. It might be announced officially on October 26, according to an insider who recently ended up deactivating their account. This claim is based on a recent post made by Rockstar on social media.

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Although it was related to an event for GTA Online, fans did notice a visible tease on the awaited installment. There was a numerical number VI, aptly positioned by the makers. Following this post, many reports have popped up claiming that we may see GTA 6 reveal this month. Speaking about the release date, it’s been mentioned by a few scoopers, that the game will launch in 2024. This is according to the recently leaked Microsoft documents.

Per the documents, surfaced online, Take-Two Interactive may eventually release GTA 6 at some point next year. What’s even more interesting to consider is the expected price of the GTA 5 sequel. Although unverified, several reports have claimed Rockstar will charge nearly $150 for the game. If true, this news will definitely burn the pockets of many players.

GTA 6 is reportedly costing $2 billion to make

Once again, this news has gone viral on the internet since an anonymous account revealed it. Per the leaked intel, Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar’s sixth main entry in the GTA saga has been in development for as long as 10 years now. Thus, its overall budget has exceeded so much that the number is touching a shocking figure of nearly $2 billion.

In case this information is authentic, GTA 6 will be the most expensive gaming title in history. Many fans are believing this rumor to be true given the fact that the game’s development began way back in 2014.

Not to forget that just three years ago when the pandemic hit the world. One can assume that it may have affected the project development as well. As a result, its cost may have unexpectedly increased. But that’s something which is yet to be confirmed.

Take-Two expects new Grand Theft Auto to generate $8 billion in revenue

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It looks like the rumors regarding the budget of GTA 6 may actually be true. Probably that’s the reason why the makers are so sure of the game’s success that they believe it’s capable of earning them billions of dollars. Precisely speaking, the execs at Take-Two Interactive had mentioned earlier this year that Rockstar’s game can make a profit of nearly $8 billion.

A press release was shared by the company in which it stated that its groundbreaking titles “will set new standards in our industry and enable us to achieve over $8 billion in Net Bookings and over $1 billion in Adjusted Unrestricted Operating Cash Flow.”

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It’s what they have in mind for the Fiscal year 2025. Now, there’s no other major game coming from Take-Two in the next two years which is as ‘groundbreaking’ as GTA 6. Keeping that in mind, it’s safe to say that the company has indirectly called the next GTA offering as its best chance of achieving a profit of $8 billion. It may be possible when the game actually comes out. For that to happen, however, we will need to wait for an official announcement on the launch date itself. Will it be in October? Or at least sometime this year? Or later? Only time will tell.

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