The prolonged wait for the new Grand Theft Auto may finally be nearing an end. The GTA 6 launch date is already set for October 2025. The Rockstar Games community is already filled with endless anticipation. Discussions regarding what this game could bring and how it will change the gaming landscape are already heating up.
A ‘Surreal’ Moment for Gamers
The decades-long tease just left the gaming fandom buzzing. Many fans are keeping hopes high while the game approaches its release date.
The first trailer was released back on December 5, 2023, and set the hearts of loyal fans racing:
Speculation for the second trailer is running on overdrive right now, with rumors circulating that it may be released in the upcoming week. Reliable sources suggest a December 2024 release. The initial trailer's glimpse of protagonist Lucia in a prison setting has left fans eager for more.
Some theories about the soon-to-be-released trailer include an expansion on gameplay mechanics and character backstories.
‘GTA Flu’ and Unprecedented Hype
According to a study by fan site GTA Boom, fans are planning on calling in sick en masse so they can play the game when it comes out. Florida leads the group with 31% more ‘GTA 6 launch date’ searches than Nevada and New York. The phenomenon is termed ‘GTA flu’ after similar spikes in sick days during previous major releases, including Grand Theft Auto V.
Employers might be bracing for an onslaught of absence requests in late 2025, particularly with the severity of the buildup described by Matt Gibbs, GTA Boom director. He notes, "The hype is unparalleled. Sick days on major launches are almost a tradition."
GTA 6 Launch may Postpone?
Excitement aside, many critics remain skeptical. According to them, Rockstar is known for its delays regarding previous titles in the Grand Theft Auto series. While others remain hopeful, feeling that Rockstar will deliver GTA 6 by October 2025.
GTA 6 is a cultural gaming phenomenon that serves nostalgia to its ardent followers. Fans and critics alike are waiting to see how Rockstar will deliver on the high expectations.