After years of speculation, leaks, and one record-breaking trailer, Grand Theft Auto VI is officially locked in for a Fall 2025 release. Despite swirling rumors about possible delays, Rockstar Games’ parent company, Take-Two Interactive, confirmed in its latest earnings report that the highly anticipated title is still on schedule for launch later this year. And with the next major update expected during Take-Two’s earnings call on May 15, 2025, the excitement for GTA 6 is reaching a fever pitch.
Adding to the hype, the game's first trailer recently hit a monumental milestone—over 250 million views on YouTube. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the second trailer, rumored to arrive sometime this summer.
Fall 2025 Release Date Holding Strong — But All Eyes on May
While Rockstar has yet to announce a specific launch day, trusted insiders and well-known Rockstar leakers have hinted at a mid-November 2025 release window. Another theory circulating among fans suggests a September 17, 2025 drop to celebrate the 12th anniversary of GTA V’s launch—an idea that would offer a satisfying, poetic touch.
However, with Take-Two’s quarterly earnings call fast approaching, many believe that if any major delays were on the horizon, they would be officially announced then. Historically, Rockstar has made similar decisions about four months ahead of a scheduled release, as they did with GTA IV. If Fall 2025 is indeed the target, the May update could be the final confirmation fans are craving.
The Trailer That Broke Records — and the Internet
When the first GTA 6 trailer dropped in December 2023, it immediately shattered records, racking up over 90 million views in its first 24 hours—the most ever for a non-music video on YouTube. Since then, the view count has soared past 250 million, and every frame has been scrutinized by eager fans.
One hot theory? A quick glimpse of Michael De Santa’s daughter, Tracy, suggesting possible connections to the GTA V universe. Although Rockstar has remained silent about any returning characters, the speculation alone has kept the community buzzing.
Adding to the game's cultural footprint, the GTA 6 trailer was also featured during YouTube’s 20th-anniversary celebration on April 23, cementing its status as a major entertainment milestone.
Welcome to Leonida: Vice City’s Revival and Swampy Surroundings
Set in the fictional state of Leonida—a vibrant stand-in for Florida—Grand Theft Auto VI will bring players back to a modern-day Vice City, complete with lush rural outskirts and swampy Everglades-style environments.
Leaks and job postings hint at a massive, dynamic open world filled with cults, small towns, and Everglades-like wetlands. At the center of it all are Lucia and her rumored partner Jason, a crime duo drawing comparisons to the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. Lucia, notably, will be the franchise's first female protagonist since 2000, signaling Rockstar’s continued push toward deeper, more diverse storytelling.
As the countdown to GTA 6’s release continues, one thing is clear: Rockstar is poised to deliver another cultural phenomenon. Stay tuned for more updates following the May 15 earnings call—it could be the next big moment fans have been waiting for.
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