When GTA 6 finally releases, it’s probably going to break a lot of records in terms of sales, making it the most anticipated video game of all time. This eagerly anticipated game still lacks an official release date, even though Grand Theft Auto V was released more than ten years ago. Nevertheless, information regarding Rockstar Games’ much-anticipated crime simulation is now available to us through official channels. So, here’s everything we currently know about GTA 6.
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Latest GTA 6 Updates: Leaks and Rumors
Over the course of the last few months and years, numerous leaks and rumors regarding Grand Theft Auto 6 have surfaced, some of which are more credible than others.
- Rockstar Games Scraps the “Social Club” tag ahead of GTA 6 reveal trailer
Ahead of the much-awaited reveal of Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar Games has renamed its online membership system from “Social Club” to “Rockstar Games members”.
Although there hasn’t been a formal statement, the website displays new branding, even if the Social Club moniker is still used in some places. As may be observed in the friend-related mail, the website now addresses users as “Rockstar Games members” rather than “Social Club members.” The Social Club system’s fundamental components appear to have remained the same despite the rebranding, suggesting that fans of Rockstar titles like RDR 2 and GTA 6 shouldn’t notice any major changes.
- GTA 6 could feature a “crime-free” passive mode
According to one of these more recent reports, GTA 6 may have a “crime-free” passive mode that forbids you from carrying out any illegal actions while it’s active, such as shooting guns or running over pedestrians.
It may sound strange given that one of the series’ primary themes is crime, but if all you want is to be a Vice City resident and have a regular life, then it is an option.
- GTA 6 could feature cryptocurrency
The idea that GTA 6 will include cryptocurrency is another rumor that has surfaced repeatedly over the years. No, this does not imply that a GTA coin can be mined for wealth in the real world.
However, because cryptocurrency is decentralized and more difficult to track, it has turned into a tool used by criminals to transfer money. Since Rockstar Games is always on top of the latest trends, it makes sense that cryptocurrency is used in the game, much like how GTA 5 focused on social media ten years ago when sites like Facebook were starting to gain popularity.
- AI NPCs, voice chatting, and roleplaying features
Rockstar Games just purchased an organization that runs the well-liked FiveM GTA Online Roleplaying servers. This implies that a lot of its features, such as voice chat, and roleplaying, will probably be included by default in the GTA 6 edition of GTA Online. However, the idea that AI NPCs might be incorporated into the game is among the most fascinating ones.
GTA Roleplaying recently saw the release of a mod that added artificial intelligence (AI). This version allowed players to communicate with NPCs in real-time, and the characters responded in realistic ways by constructing backstories, thoughts, and feelings, thus the excitement to see AI NPCs in GTA 6 is high.
GTA 6 Release Date
As of now, there’s no official release date for GTA 6 until the trailer is unveiled next month. However, industry analysts speculate the game might launch as early as 2024. While this speculation holds some weight, Rockstar Games’ recent releases have followed a different timeline.
GTA 5 was revealed in 2011 before its 2013 release, and Red Dead Redemption 2 was announced in 2016 ahead of its eventual launch in 2018. Hence, players can expect a GTA 6 release date either in 2024 or 2025.
GTA 6 Platforms
GTA 6 is unlikely to launch on previous-generation consoles, suggesting it will be released exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Now, “Will GTA 6 Launch On PC?” is one of the most often asked questions by fans. While it would be fantastic if Grand Theft Auto 6 was also available on the PC, given the history of Rockstar Games, this is unlikely to happen on launch day. Actually, GTA 2 was the last GTA game to be released on a console and a PC, back in 1999.
Another question in the same section is, “Will GTA 6 Launch On PS Plus Or Xbox Game Pass.” Considering how well-liked Grand Theft Auto 6 will be when it releases, Rockstar Games has no justification for adding the game exclusively to Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus.
GTA 6 Setting and Map
Long-running rumors suggest that GTA 6 will take place in the made-up city of Vice City, which is modeled after Miami, Florida. This made sense because Rockstar Games typically alternates between these three locales for its games, with GTA 4 taking place in Liberty City and GTA 5 taking place in San Andreas.
The early 2022 GTA 6 alpha leak, which gave us a first look at the city and featured police cars identified as being a part of the Vice City Police Department, also verified this rumor.
Rumors have also suggested that Grand Theft Auto 6 may take place in more than just Vice City. Initially, there were rumors that a part of the game may be set in a made-up Rio de Janeiro, but these have never been confirmed.
With rumors circulating that Vice City, San Andreas, Liberty City, and a made-up version of London will all be playable in GTA 6, industry analyst Michael Pachter has recently asserted that the reason the game has taken so long to develop is that it will combine several locations into one. If this is accurate, it will be the biggest game that Rockstar Games has ever created.
GTA 6 Characters: Two Protagonists
The GTA series has usually centered on one protagonist, with the exception of GTA 5, which had 3 protagonists. With several protagonists, GTA 6 will carry on where its predecessor left off. Both male and female protagonists will appear in this, though it’s not yet known what kind of role each will have or if they may be switched around like in Grand Theft Auto 5.
Well, the main highlight of this is that an early 2022 leak revealed that we will have a female protagonist in GTA 6, which will be featured for the first time.
The early top-down GTA games from the 1990s are the only other instances in which a female protagonist has been shown, though it is difficult to tally them because it didn’t matter who you chose or how you could tell you were playing as a girl.
GTA 6 Length and Size
Analysts have speculated that GTA 6 may have as much as 500 hours of content due to the game’s immense scale and variety of places. However, each player’s experience will vary, with some taking less time than others.
The second section of the question is, “How Big Will GTA 6 Be?” Grand Theft Auto 6 will undoubtedly be one of the biggest video games ever created if the latest reports are accurate, which would result in an enormous install file.
It is quite improbable that it will be as large as 750GB and cost $150 as some have speculated. However, given that Red Dead Redemption 2 is just 119 GB on PC, it is not impossible that Grand Theft Auto 6 would weigh in at between 250 and 300 GB.
GTA 6 Crossplay
Cross-play support is currently unavailable for GTA Online, therefore a PlayStation user cannot join an Xbox lobby with a friend, for example. With GTA 6, this might alter as a lot of games now provide cross-platform play, which increases game accessibility.
We won’t know for sure, though, until Grand Theft Auto 6 and the updated version of GTA Online release.
With the release of the GTA 6 reveal trailer in December, the developer is set to embark on a new chapter. Although Rockstar hasn’t confirmed it, GTA 6—the company’s first entirely new game since 2018—is anticipated to launch as early as 2024.
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