As 2024 ends, Grand Theft Auto VI continues to break records. Its debut trailer has garnered an incredible 230 million views on YouTube. GTA 6 has officially become one of the most anticipated games of all time. Its trailer has over double the views of GTA 5's first trailer, which had 115 million views.
GTA 6 trailer was crowned with ‘Most Viewed Video Game Reveal on YouTube in 24 Hours’, ‘Most Viewed YouTube Video in 24 Hours,’ and ‘Most Liked Video Game Trailer in 24 Hours.’ The trailer has 90 million views in just 24 hours after its release:
The trailer left many fans of the Grand Theft Auto franchise in ecstasy, hinting at a return to Vice City, a fictional setting inspired by Miami, last seen in GTA: Vice City in 2002. While Rockstar Games has maintained a tight-lipped approach, reports indicate that GTA 6 will have an expansive in-game map. It will probably cover an entire fictionalized state called Leonida, based in Florida.
In addition to returning locations, GTA 6 will introduce the first female protagonist in the series, Lucia, which will add a new twist to the storyline. According to reports, players may also have access to multiple playable characters, a tradition continued in GTA 5.
GTA 6 will be launched on next-generation consoles like PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. There's no confirmation of a PC version yet. Rockstar Games has announced that GTA 6 release will be in the fall of 2025. Fans are excited about the potential timing and rumors of a possible second trailer that may drop anytime next month.
Fans were eager for a second trailer to drop on December 27, but Rockstar did not release anything. The Chinese social media site Bilibili has a newer, higher-resolution version of the original trailer. Although improvements are minimal, this version is more detailed, with sharper textures and clearer features of the characters. Enthusiasts have been analyzing every frame of this high-resolution version, creating new theories on the game's development.
The one-year gap between GTA 6’s first two trailers has now passed. This led to speculation about a delay, with some gamers fearing that the game's release would be pushed further. However, Take-Two’s commitment to launching the game in Fall 2025 still stands. So, there’s no need to worry, as GTA 6 is still on track for a Q3/Q4 2025 release.
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, is extremely optimistic about the company's future. "With many exciting new titles coming in Fiscal 2026, including Grand Theft Auto VI, Borderlands 4, and Mafia: The Old Country, we expect to create long-term value for our shareholders," Zelnick declared during the meeting.
GTA V has sold 205 million copies since its release, and Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold 62 million units, making both of them two of the best-selling video games in history. Such a legacy leaves investors expecting record revenues from Take-Two‘s GTA 6.
Take-Two's roster for 2025 and 2026 contains several blockbuster titles developed to appeal to different types of gamers. Prominent titles’ expected launch dates are as follows:
Civilization 7: February 11, 2025
WWE 2K25: Before April 2025
Borderlands 4: Fiscal Year 2026. Mafia: The Old Country - Fiscal Year 2026 April 2025-April 2026.
Besides these names, CSR Racing 3 and Judas are also underway, though no launch dates have been revealed yet.
Fans are excited by the growing information surrounding GTA 6, hoping to catch every small detail that pops up. Stay tuned to Rockstar Games for further GTA 6 updates.