In the midst of a swirling vortex of speculation, official news about the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) from Rockstar Games remains absent. A deep-rooted silence from the game developer has left fans clinging to any scrap of information they can find.
An unfortunate cyber attack on the company last year inadvertently fed the speculation, resulting in the leak of more than an hour’s worth of GTA VI footage, source code, and screenshots. In the absence of official updates, enthusiasts have been dissecting this unplanned peek into the game’s development.
An online discovery recently added fuel to the fire. A concept map, alleged to belong to GTA VI, surfaced on the internet and has become the focus of analysis by the franchise’s fans. Although its authenticity cannot be verified, the map has added to the anticipation, as the GTA V concept map previously proved to be quite close to the actual game.
What is expected with more certainty, though, is that GTA VI is set to become the most expensive video game ever created.
However, not all revelations have been enlightening or accurate. A purported ‘GTA VI’ trailer appeared online, seemingly uploaded by Rockstar North, only to be exposed as an elaborate ruse. Garnering over 422,000 views before its removal, the fake trailer utilized cleverly modified footage from previous GTA games to present an illusion of new-generation graphics.
A hint of an official reveal is in the air as Rockstar Games’ parent company, Take-Two Interactive, is preparing for its upcoming earnings call. Some fervent fans are speculating that GTA VI might be unveiled during this event, offering long-awaited satisfaction to investors and enthusiasts alike. As the gaming world eagerly waits for a bona fide update on GTA 6, it’s clear that this release is likely to be one of the most impactful of the decade.