Grand Theft Auto VI Set to Make Official Debut as Rockstar Games Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Grand Theft Auto fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the next installment in the iconic video game series, and the moment they've been waiting for may finally be here. According to sources close to the game's development cited by Bloomberg, Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games are set to officially unveil the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI this week. This news comes ahead of Rockstar Games' 25th anniversary, and the company's founder, Sam Houser, has confirmed that a trailer for the game will make its debut in December.

The Grand Theft Auto series has been a massive success for both Take-Two and Rockstar Games, with Grand Theft Auto V, released over a decade ago, becoming the second-bestselling game of all time. The open-world action-adventure franchise has also seen success with its online multiplayer component, GTA Online.

Fans got an early look at Grand Theft Auto VI in 2022, albeit through an unauthorized leak that exposed hours' worth of in-progress game footage stolen from Rockstar's servers. Since then, anticipation has been building for the official reveal.

Take-Two projected a significant windfall of $8 billion for 2024, leading many to speculate that Grand Theft Auto VI will likely be released by the end of the following year. The game is expected to be set in Vice City, featuring the series' first female protagonist, marking a new era in the iconic franchise.

Sam Houser, Rockstar's founder, expressed his excitement for the forthcoming announcement, stating, "Next month marks the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games ... In early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you." As the countdown to the trailer release begins, fans and industry insiders alike are eager to see what the future holds for the Grand Theft Auto series.