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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Grand Theft Auto VI''}}
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{{Quote|Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.|[[Take-Two Interactive]]<ref>{{URL|https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204993583/en/|Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto VI, Coming 2025}}</ref>}}
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'''''Grand Theft Auto VI'''''<ref name="gta6-trailer" /> is an upcoming video game which will be published by [[Rockstar Games]].<ref name="gta6-take2" /> It is due to be the seventeenth installment in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series, and the seventh [[HD Universe]] title of the series. The game's official name was revealed in the first trailer on December 4, 2023, at 6:00PM US Eastern Time.
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| caption    = Artwork depicting Lucia and her partner
| developer  = {{^|[[Rockstar Studios]]}}
| publisher  = [[Rockstar Games]]
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| series    = ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]''
| engine    = {{^|[[Rockstar Advanced Game Engine|RAGE]]}}
| platforms  = {{ubl|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]}}
| released  = 2025
| genre      = [[Action-adventure]]
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'''''Grand Theft Auto VI'''''<!-- Please don't add the abbreviation "GTA VI" here as it isn't used throughout the article and therefore isn't needed. --> is an upcoming [[action-adventure game]] in development by [[Rockstar Games]]. It is due to be the eighth main ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' game, following ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' (2013), and the sixteenth entry overall. Set within the fictional [[open world]] state of Leonida—based on [[Florida]]—and its [[Miami]]-inspired [[Grand Theft Auto#Vice City|Vice City]], the story is expected to follow criminal duo Lucia and her male partner.{{efn|name=Jason}}
 
Following years of speculation and anticipation, Rockstar confirmed in February 2022 that the game was in development. That September, footage from unfinished versions was [[Data breach|leaked]] online in what journalists described as one of the biggest leaks in the history of the [[video game industry]]. The game was formally revealed in December 2023 and is scheduled to be released in 2025 for the [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]].
 
== Setting and characters ==
''Grand Theft Auto VI'' is an [[action-adventure game]] set in the fictional [[open world]] state of Leonida—based on [[Florida]]—which includes Vice City, a fictionalised version of [[Miami]].<ref name="CNN Trailer"/><ref name="Variety Trailer"/><ref name="Kotaku Trailer"/> Vice City was previously featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto (video game)|Grand Theft Auto]]'' (1997) and as the main setting of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'' (2002) and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'' (2006).<ref name="Guardian Leak"/><ref name="GameSpot Protagonists"/><ref name="Dot Esports Leak"/> The game world parodies contemporary American culture, with satirical depictions of [[social media]] and [[influencer]] culture, and references to [[Internet meme]]s such as the [[Florida Man]].<ref name="DT 5"/><ref name="IGN 99"/><ref name="VG247 10"/> The story follows a criminal duo: Lucia, the series' first female protagonist since 2000,{{efn|Several sources described Lucia as the series' first female protagonist;<ref name="Variety Trailer"/><ref name="SMH Trailer"/><ref name="BBC Trailer"/> ''[[Grand Theft Auto (video game)|Grand Theft Auto]]'' (1997), the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Grand Theft Auto 2]]'' (2000), and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' (2013) featured optional female playable characters.<ref name="Kotaku Female"/><ref name="Guardian Trailer"/>}} and her male partner;{{efn|name=Jason|Rockstar has not confirmed the name of Lucia's partner;<ref name="Variety Trailer"/> the September 2022 leak suggests his name is Jason.<ref name="Kotaku Leak"/><ref name="Polygon Trailer"/>}} the first trailer depicts Lucia as a prison inmate, and later evading custody with her partner.<ref name="Variety Trailer"/><ref name="Shacknews Trailer"/>
 
== Development ==
Following ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''{{'}}s 2013 release, [[Rockstar North]]'s then-president [[Leslie Benzies]] said the company had "some ideas" for [[Grand Theft Auto|the series]]' next entry.<ref name="Develop Benzies"/> In 2018, ''[[Inside Gaming|The Know]]'' reported the game, code-named ''Project Americas'', would be set primarily in Vice City and partly in [[South America]] with a female protagonist.<ref name="VG247 Americas"/> In 2020, journalist [[Jason Schreier]] reported the game was "early in development" as "a moderately sized release" that would expand over time, to avoid its predecessors' [[Crunch (video games)|developer crunch]].<ref name="Kotaku Changes"/> In 2021, Tom Henderson claimed the game's map could evolve akin to ''[[Fortnite Battle Royale]]''.<ref name="GameSpot Henderson"/><ref name="TheGamer Henderson"/> In 2022, Schreier reported the game entered development in 2014 and would feature two [[Bonnie and Clyde]]-inspired protagonists, including a [[Latinas|Latina]] woman, and claimed the developers were cautiously subverting the series' trend of joking about [[marginalised groups]].<ref name="Bloomberg Culture"/><ref name="VGC Bloomberg"/>
 
The game became highly anticipated in the years before its announcement,<ref name="Kotaku Anticipated"/><ref name="Independent Anticipated"/><ref name="Inverse Anticipated"/> and journalists noted some fans became frustrated by [[Rockstar Games]]'s continued silence, particularly after they announced a re-release of ''Grand Theft Auto V'' in 2020.<ref name="IGN Frustrated"/><ref name="Kotaku Frustrated"/><ref name="GameSpot Frustrated"/> An individual referencing the game received media attention for interrupting several live stage and television shows.<ref name="VG247 Taser"/><ref name="PCGamesN Doppelpass"/><ref name="VGC Gamescom"/> On 4 February 2022, Rockstar confirmed development was "well underway".<ref name="IGN Development"/> In July, Rockstar announced ''[[Red Dead Online]]'' would not receive more major updates as development resources were withdrawn to focus on the upcoming game;<ref name="VGC Expectations"/> industry sources stated Rockstar reallocated resources after planned remasters of ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' (2008) and ''[[Red Dead Redemption]]'' (2010) were paused due to the backlash received by ''[[Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition]]'' (2021).<ref name="Kotaku Remasters"/>
 
In November 2023, Rockstar president [[Sam Houser]] announced the first trailer would release in early December to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary.<ref name="Rockstar Trailer 1"/><ref name="VG247 Trailer 1"/> Within five hours, the announcement on [[Twitter|X (formerly Twitter)]] surpassed two previous posts about the game to become the platform's most-[[Like button|liked]] gaming-related post,<ref name="Eurogamer Twitter"/><ref name="Stuff Twitter"/><ref name="Game Rant Twitter"/> later surpassed by Rockstar's post announcing the trailer's 5 December release date, with 1.8 million likes in 24 hours.<ref name="VGC Trailer"/> Other developers imitated the announcement's formatting to promote their trailers.<ref name="Dot Esports Trailer"/><ref name="IGN Trailer"/><ref name="Polygon Trailer"/> On 4 December, a low-quality version of the trailer was leaked on X; in response, Rockstar published the official version on [[YouTube]], revealing the title, protagonists, setting, and release window of 2025 for the [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]].<ref name="Polygon Trailer Leak"/><ref name="Verge Trailer Leak"/><ref name="VGC Consoles"/> The trailer broke the record for most first-day views on a non-music YouTube video within 12 hours, with 46 million,<ref name="Verge Trailer Record"/><ref name="Gamepressure Trailer Record"/> and, within 24 hours, became the third-most viewed overall with 93 million<ref name="VideoGamer Trailer Record"/><ref name="Kotaku Trailer Record"/><ref name="GameSpot Trailer Record"/> and most-liked game trailer with 8.9 million.<ref name="Polygon Trailer Record"/><ref name="Game Rant Trailer Record"/> It surpassed the lifetime viewership of ''Grand Theft Auto V''{{'}}s 2011 reveal trailer within two days with 101 million views,<ref name="VGC Trailer Record"/> and became the second-most-viewed game trailer by January with 168 million.<ref name="IGN Trailer Record"/> Its featured song, [[Tom Petty]]'s "[[Love Is a Long Road (song)|Love Is a Long Road]]", saw a near-37,000% increase in [[Spotify]] streams, had almost 250,000 searches on [[Shazam (music app)|Shazam]], and ranked second on the worldwide [[iTunes]] chart.<ref name="NYT Petty"/> The trailer spawned fan-created recreations in other video games, as a [[brickfilm]], and in live-action by the [[Hyundai World Rally Team]].<ref name="Polygon Remix"/><ref name="Kotaku Remix"/><ref name="Delfi Remix"/>
 
In February 2024, Schreier reported that Rockstar requested employees cease [[remote work]] and return to offices full time from April "for productivity and security" as development is set to enter its "final stages".<ref name="Bloomberg Remote"/><ref name="IGN Remote"/>
 
=== September 2022 leak ===
On 18 September 2022, a user known as "teapotuberhacker"{{efn|Based on posting behaviour and [[IP address]] data, ''GTAForums'' staff believed "teapotuberhacker" was an account run collaboratively by two people: "Teapot", the original leaker; and "Lily", who offered to sell ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''{{'s}} [[source code]] in exchange for [[Ethereum]] but was not believed to be in possession of any hacked materials.<ref name="Eurogamer Leak"/><ref name="Kotaku Social"/>}} published 90 videos to ''GTAForums'' showing 50 minutes of work-in-progress game footage.<ref name="Guardian Hack" /> Schreier confirmed with sources at Rockstar that the footage was genuine,<ref name="Verge Leak" /> and ''[[The Guardian]]'' reported it was from several stages of development,<ref name="Guardian Hack" /> with some videos about a year old.<ref name="Guardian Leak" /> The footage revealed a modern-day Vice City setting, contained animation and gameplay tests, level layouts, and character conversations, and depicted player characters Lucia and Jason entering a strip club and robbing a [[diner]].<ref name="Guardian Leak"/><ref name="Kotaku Leak"/> The hacker claimed to be behind the [[Uber#September 2022 security breach|Uber security breach]] from the earlier week.<ref name="Verge Leak"/><ref name="PC Gamer Leak"/> They said they downloaded the files directly from Rockstar's internal [[Slack (software)|Slack]] groups,<ref name="IGN Leak"/> and claimed to possess [[source code]], assets, and internal builds of ''Grand Theft Auto{{nbsp}}V'' and ''VI'', which they threatened to publish.<ref name="Verge Leak"/>
 
Rockstar's parent company [[Take-Two Interactive]] responded by submitting [[Notice and take down|takedowns]] of videos showing or discussing the leaks hosted on YouTube,<ref name="Guardian Hack"/><ref name="VGC Takedown"/> and contacted ''GTAForums'' and [[Reddit]] moderators to remove access.<ref name="VGC Forum"/> The hacker wrote they were "looking to negotiate a deal" with Rockstar or Take-Two.<ref name="VGC Deal"/> Journalists described the event as one of the biggest leaks in [[video game history]];<ref name="CNET Leak"/><ref name="TheGamer Leak"/><ref name="IGN Theft"/> Schreier called it "a nightmare for Rockstar Games" which could limit employees' remote work flexibility.<ref name="ABC Leak"/><ref name="GameSpot Leak"/> [[Jefferies Group|Jefferies]] analyst Andrew Uerkwitz called it a "PR disaster" that could potentially delay the game and diminish staff morale, but was unlikely to impact reception or sales.<ref name="GameSpot Share"/><ref name="MarketWatch"/> ''The Guardian'' noted the leaked footage was being widely criticised "by ill-informed users" due to its quality, despite not being representative of the final product.<ref name="Guardian Hack"/> Some users erroneously claimed graphics and art assets are finalised early in game development. In solidarity, several developers shared work-in-progress footage of their games<ref name="IGN Graphics"/><ref name="Eurogamer Devs"/><ref name="VG247 Devs"/> and some, including [[Cliff Bleszinski]], [[Neil Druckmann]], [[Rami Ismail]], and [[Alanah Pearce]], offered sympathies to Rockstar.<ref name="Guardian Leak"/><ref name="Guardian Hack"/><ref name="Push Square Devs"/>
 
On 19 September, Rockstar confirmed the leak to be a "network intrusion" and lamented how the game was first demonstrated but did not anticipate long-term effects on development.<ref name="VGC Leak Rockstar"/> They disabled comments and replies on their social media accounts in the days following the leak.<ref name="Kotaku Social"/> Take-Two added that steps had been taken "to isolate and contain this incident".<ref name="GameSpot Share"/> Take-Two's [[share price]] dropped by more than six per cent in [[pre-market trading]] that day,<ref name="GameSpot Share"/><ref name="MarketWatch"/> but recovered during [[regular trading hours]] following their statement.<ref name="Variety Leak"/> [[Uber]] acknowledged the potential links to their security breach and noted they were working with the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] and the [[United States Department of Justice]]. They believed the hacker was affiliated with the group [[Lapsus$]], which was thought to have breached companies such as [[Microsoft]], [[Nvidia]], and [[Samsung]] over the preceding year.<ref name="VGC Uber"/><ref name="IGN Uber"/> Zelnick said the incident caused the companies to become more vigilant with [[cybersecurity]] and had impacted staff emotionally but business remained unaffected.<ref name="GamesRadar Disappointing"/><ref name="IGN Emotional"/> Rockstar later claimed the incident cost the company {{US$|5 million}} and thousands of staff hours to recover.<ref name="BBC Hospital"/>
 
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A 17-year-old boy from [[Oxfordshire]]—identified as "teapotuberhacker" and a key member of Lapsus$—was arrested by [[City of London Police]] on 22 September as part of an investigation supported by the [[National Cyber Crime Unit]] and American federal law enforcement.<ref name="Kotaku Arrest"/><ref name="VGC Arrest"/><ref name="BBC Trial"/> While on [[Bail in the United Kingdom|bail]] for hacking [[EE Limited|EE]] and Nvidia and under [[police protection]] at a [[Travelodge (British company)|Travelodge]] hotel, he breached Rockstar using a mobile phone, television, and [[Amazon Fire TV Stick]] and threatened to release the source code in a Slack message to all Rockstar staff.<ref name="BBC Hospital"/><ref name="BBC Trial"/><ref name="Guardian Hospital"/> Appearing before the Highbury Corner Youth Court, he [[plea]]ded guilty to two counts of [[Bail in the United Kingdom#Breach of Police Bail|breaching bail conditions]] and not guilty to two counts of [[Computer Misuse Act 1990|computer misuse]].<ref name="Eurogamer Plea"/><ref name="VGC Charge"/><ref name="Bloomberg Plea"/> The case was referred to a higher court while the boy was [[Remand (detention)|remanded]] to a [[youth detention centre]].<ref name="Bloomberg Plea"/><ref name="VGC Plea"/> In mid-2023, he stood trial at [[Southwark Crown Court]] for twelve offences, including six counts of computer misuse, three of blackmail, and two of fraud.<ref name="BBC Trial"/><ref name="Eurogamer Trial"/> He was deemed [[Fitness to plead|unfit to stand trial]] due to his acute [[autism]];<ref name="BBC Hospital"/><ref name="Guardian Hospital"/> instead of assessing his guilt, a jury determined he had committed the acts.<ref name="BBC Trial"/><ref name="Verge Trial"/> In December 2023, he was placed under an indefinite [[Psychiatric hospital|hospital order]] by a judge for being a high public risk as he expressed intent to continue [[cybercrime]].<ref name="BBC Hospital"/><ref name="Guardian Hospital"/>
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== Notes ==
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<ref name="Dot Esports Trailer">{{cite web |url=https://dotesports.com/gta/news/gaming-industry-giants-mock-gta-6-trailer-announcement-with-memes |title=Gaming industry giants mock ''GTA 6'' trailer announcement with memes |last=Robinson |first=Kate |work=[[Dot Esports]] |publisher=[[Gamurs]] |date=2 December 2023 |accessdate=3 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203014457/https://dotesports.com/gta/news/gaming-industry-giants-mock-gta-6-trailer-announcement-with-memes |archivedate=3 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Eurogamer Twitter">{{cite news |url=https://www.eurogamer.pt/gta-6-ja-bate-recordes-e-ainda-nem-foi-lancado |title=''GTA 6'' já bate recordes e ainda nem foi lançado |language=pt |trans-title=''GTA 6'' is already breaking records and it hasn't even been released yet |last=Salgado |first=Jorge |work=[[Eurogamer.pt]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=9 November 2023 |accessdate=10 November 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109114351/https://www.eurogamer.pt/gta-6-ja-bate-recordes-e-ainda-nem-foi-lancado |archivedate=9 November 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Gamepressure Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/gta-6-trailer-with-youtube-record-viewed-nearly-69-million-times/zd651a |title=''GTA 6'' Trailer With YouTube Record; Viewed Nearly 69 Million Times |last=Przala |first=Marcin |work=[[Gamepressure]] |date=5 December 2023 |accessdate=6 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205192129/https://www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/gta-6-trailer-with-youtube-record-viewed-nearly-69-million-times/zd651a |archivedate=5 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="GameSpot Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6s-trailer-had-the-biggest-youtube-debut-ever/1100-6519788 |title=''GTA 6''{{'}}s Trailer Had The Biggest YouTube Debut Ever |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Fandom, Inc.]] |date=7 December 2023 |accessdate=8 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208010613/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6s-trailer-had-the-biggest-youtube-debut-ever/1100-6519788/ |archivedate=8 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Game Rant Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/gta-6-trailer-record-views-youtube/ |title=''GTA 6'' Trailer Breaks YouTube Record |last=Rossi |first=José V. |work=[[Game Rant]] |publisher=Valnet |date=6 December 2023 |accessdate=20 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207153334/https://gamerant.com/gta-6-trailer-record-views-youtube/ |archivedate=7 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Game Rant Twitter">{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/grand-theft-auto-6-announcement-record-breaking/ |title=''Grand Theft Auto 6'' Announcement Breaks Record |last=Bonelli |first=John |work=[[Game Rant]] |publisher=Valnet |date=8 November 2023 |accessdate=10 November 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108232825/https://gamerant.com/grand-theft-auto-6-announcement-record-breaking/ |archivedate=8 November 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="GameSpot Frustrated">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fan-invades-german-show-demanding-gta-6-be-released/1100-6495767/ |title=Fan Invades German Show, Demanding ''GTA 6'' Be Released |last=Bonthuys |first=Darryn |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Red Ventures]] |date=31 August 2021 |accessdate=22 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831150732/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fan-invades-german-show-demanding-gta-6-be-released/1100-6495767/ |archivedate=31 August 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="GameSpot Henderson">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-will-reportedly-only-be-out-in-2025-will-include-fortnite-like-evolving-map/1100-6493368/ |title=''GTA 6'' Will Reportedly Only Be Out In 2025, Will Include Fortnite-Like Evolving Map |last=Bonthuys |first=Darryn |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Red Ventures]] |date=1 July 2021 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629151715/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-will-reportedly-only-be-out-in-2025-will-include-fortnite-like-evolving-map/1100-6493368/ |archivedate=29 June 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="IGN Development">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-confirmed |title=''GTA 6'' Confirmed: Rockstar Finally Says It's in Development |last=Skrebels |first=Joe |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=4 February 2022 |accessdate=5 February 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204151542/https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-confirmed |archivedate=4 February 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="IGN Frustrated">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-5-playstation-5-reveal-backlash |title=People Don't Want to Hear About ''Grand Theft Auto 5'' Anymore |last=Kim |first=Matt |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=10 September 2021 |accessdate=22 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910225627/https://www.ign.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-5-playstation-5-reveal-backlash |archive-date=10 September 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="IGN Remote">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-games-is-asking-employees-to-return-to-office-amid-gta-security-concerns |title=Rockstar Games Is Asking Employees to Return to Office Amid ''GTA'' Security Concerns |last=Borger |first=Will |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=28 February 2024 |accessdate=29 February 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229015454/https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-games-is-asking-employees-to-return-to-office-amid-gta-security-concerns |archivedate=29 February 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="IGN Trailer">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-parodies-gta-6-trailer-teaser-cue-confusion-and-amusement |title=''Halo Infinite'' Parodies ''GTA 6'' Trailer Teaser, Cue Confusion and Amusement |last=Bailey |first=Kat |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=1 December 2023 |accessdate=3 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203014500/https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-parodies-gta-6-trailer-teaser-cue-confusion-and-amusement |archivedate=3 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="IGN Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-surpasses-minecraft-to-become-second-most-watched-video-game-trailer-surprising-number-1-still-out-of-reach |title=''GTA 6'' Surpasses ''Minecraft'' to Become Second Most-Watched Video Game Trailer, Surprising Number 1 Still Out of Reach |last=Dinsdale |first=Ryan |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=17 January 2024 |accessdate=18 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117214216/https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-surpasses-minecraft-to-become-second-most-watched-video-game-trailer-surprising-number-1-still-out-of-reach |archivedate=17 January 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Independent Anticipated">{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/gta-6-video-leaks-lucia-game-play-b2170267.html |title=''GTA 6'' leak is 'biggest in video game history' |last=Cuthbertson |first=Anthony |work=[[The Independent]] |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=22 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919124006/https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/gta-6-video-leaks-lucia-game-play-b2170267.html |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Inverse Anticipated">{{cite web |url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/most-anticipated-video-games-2021-2022 |title=2022's most anticipated game could change the industry forever |last=Plante |first=Corey |work=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |publisher=[[Bustle Digital Group]] |date=15 July 2021 |accessdate=22 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715070515/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/most-anticipated-video-games-2021-2022 |archivedate=15 July 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Kotaku Anticipated">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/gta-6-miami-leaks-release-date-rockstar-crunch-sexism-1849337092|title=Report: ''GTA VI'' Co-Stars A Woman, Will Be More Culturally Sensitive |last=Gach |first=Ethan |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=27 July 2022 |accessdate=22 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727140351/https://kotaku.com/gta-6-miami-leaks-release-date-rockstar-crunch-sexism-1849337092 |archivedate=27 July 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Kotaku Changes">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/18-months-after-red-dead-redemption-2-rockstar-has-mad-1842880524 |title=18 Months After ''Red Dead Redemption 2'', Rockstar Has Made Big Cultural Changes |last=Schreier |first=Jason |authorlink=Jason Schreier |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=15 April 2020 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416023407/https://kotaku.com/18-months-after-red-dead-redemption-2-rockstar-has-mad-1842880524 |archivedate=16 April 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Kotaku Frustrated">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/gta-fans-are-starving-and-rockstar-keeps-giving-them-n-1847652818 |title=''GTA'' Fans Are Starving, And Rockstar Keeps Giving Them Nothing |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=10 September 2021 |accessdate=22 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910175721/https://kotaku.com/gta-fans-are-starving-and-rockstar-keeps-giving-them-n-1847652818 |archive-date=10 September 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Kotaku Remasters">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/gta-iv-remastered-red-dead-redemption-canceled-rockstar-1849142371 |title=''Red Dead Redemption'', ''GTA IV'' Remasters Shelved After ''GTA Trilogy'' Debacle |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=5 July 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705172245/https://kotaku.com/gta-iv-remastered-red-dead-redemption-canceled-rockstar-1849142371 |archivedate=5 July 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Kotaku Remix">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/gta-6-trailer-remakes-remix-lego-vice-city-san-andreas-1851157083 |title=The ''GTA 6'' Trailer Has Already Inspired Some Wild Remakes |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=11 January 2024 |accessdate=18 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111142946/https://kotaku.com/gta-6-trailer-remakes-remix-lego-vice-city-san-andreas-1851157083 |archivedate=11 January 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Kotaku Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/gta-6-rockstar-games-trailer-90-million-views-record-1851075122 |title=The ''GTA 6'' Trailer Is Already Breaking World Records |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=5 December 2023 |accessdate=6 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205230302/https://kotaku.com/gta-6-rockstar-games-trailer-90-million-views-record-1851075122 |archivedate=5 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="NYT Petty">{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/arts/tom-petty-gta-trailer.html |title=For Florida Vibes, ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' Turned to Tom Petty |last=Marsh |first=Calum |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=8 December 2023 |accessdate=9 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208225449/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/arts/tom-petty-gta-trailer.html |archivedate=8 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="PCGamesN Doppelpass">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/grand-theft-auto-vi/tv-show |title=''GTA 6'' fan storms live TV demanding to know about Vice City |last=Smith |first=Ed |work=[[PCGamesN]] |publisher=Network N |date=21 August 2023 |accessdate=24 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821142209/https://www.pcgamesn.com/grand-theft-auto-vi/tv-show |archivedate=21 August 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Polygon Remix">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/24017780/grand-theft-auto-6-gta-trailer-fortnite-minecraft-youtube |title=The internet is full of weird and wonderful ''Grand Theft Auto 6'' trailer remixes |last=Walker |first=Ian |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=28 December 2023 |accessdate=18 January 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228193320/https://www.polygon.com/24017780/grand-theft-auto-6-gta-trailer-fortnite-minecraft-youtube |archivedate=28 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Polygon Trailer">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/23984755/gta-6-grand-theft-auto-trailer-announcement-memes |title=The ''GTA 6'' trailer tease is already meme fodder |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=1 December 2023 |accessdate=3 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203014526/https://www.polygon.com/23984755/gta-6-grand-theft-auto-trailer-announcement-memes |archivedate=3 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Polygon Trailer Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/23981659/gta-6-trailer-watch-rockstar-games-leak |title=''Grand Theft Auto 6''{{'}}s first trailer is here |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=4 December 2023 |accessdate=5 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204233124/https://www.polygon.com/23981659/gta-6-trailer-watch-rockstar-games-leak |archivedate=4 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Polygon Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/23992463/gta-6-trailer-views-youtube-guinness-record-grand-theft-auto |title=''GTA 6'' trailer reportedly breaks record for YouTube views in 24 hours, blowing away competition |last=Walker |first=Ian |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=7 December 2023 |accessdate=20 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207210733/https://www.polygon.com/23992463/gta-6-trailer-views-youtube-guinness-record-grand-theft-auto |archivedate=7 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Rockstar Trailer 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/4kok877a13aa32/a-message-from-rockstar-games |title=A Message from Rockstar Games |last=Houser |first=Sam |authorlink=Sam Houser |work=Rockstar Newswire |publisher=[[Rockstar Games]] |date=8 November 2023 |accessdate=8 November 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108130434/https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/4kok877a13aa32/a-message-from-rockstar-games |archivedate=8 November 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Stuff Twitter">{{cite web |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/games/301005609/grand-theft-auto-6-the-worlds-most-hyped-video-game-is-finally-coming--heres-what-we-know |title=''Grand Theft Auto 6'': The world's most hyped video game is finally coming – here's what we know |last=Waiwiri-Smith |first=Lyric |work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |publisher=[[Stuff Limited]] |date=9 November 2023 |accessdate=10 November 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110063231/https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/games/301005609/grand-theft-auto-6-the-worlds-most-hyped-video-game-is-finally-coming--heres-what-we-know |archivedate=10 November 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="TheGamer Henderson">{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/gta-6-rumours-corraborated/ |title=Jason Schreier Says Recent Rumours On ''GTA 6'' Match Up With What He's Heard |last=Foster |first=George |work=TheGamer |publisher=Valnet |date=4 July 2021 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210704163413/https://www.thegamer.com/gta-6-rumours-corraborated/ |archivedate=4 July 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Verge Trailer Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/4/23988446/gta-vi-trailer-leaked-vice-city |title=The first ''GTA VI'' trailer is here |last=Parrish |first=Ash |work=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=5 December 2023 |accessdate=5 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204232239/https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/4/23988446/gta-vi-trailer-leaked-vice-city |archivedate=4 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Verge Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/5/23989187/the-gta-vi-trailer-is-already-breaking-viewership-records-on-youtube |title=The ''GTA VI'' trailer is already breaking viewership records on YouTube |last=Roth |first=Emma |work=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=5 December 2023 |accessdate=6 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205191923/https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/5/23989187/the-gta-vi-trailer-is-already-breaking-viewership-records-on-youtube |archivedate=5 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VG247 Americas">{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/gta-6-vice-city-miami-female-character-release-date |title=''GTA 6'' set in Vice City and South America, features first female lead character, releases in 2022 – rumour |last=Martin |first=Matt |work=[[VG247]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=6 March 2018 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902022510/https://www.vg247.com/gta-6-vice-city-miami-female-character-release-date |archivedate=2 September 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VG247 Taser">{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/german-fan-where-is-gta-6-interrupt-live-tv-show |title=Fan interrupts German live show to ask where ''GTA 6'' is |last=Saed |first=Sherif |work=[[VG247]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=30 August 2021 |accessdate=24 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830125516/https://www.vg247.com/german-fan-where-is-gta-6-interrupt-live-tv-show |archivedate=30 August 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VG247 Trailer 1">{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/gta-6-finally-revealed-by-rockstar |title=Rockstar confirms ''GTA 6'' trailer is coming early December |last=Warren |first=Mark |work=[[VG247]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=8 November 2023 |accessdate=8 November 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108131621/https://www.vg247.com/gta-6-finally-revealed-by-rockstar |archivedate=8 November 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Bloomberg">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-will-take-place-in-miami-and-feature-a-female-protagonist-its-claimed/ |title=''GTA 6'' 'will take place in Miami and feature a female protagonist', it's claimed |last=Middler |first=Jordan |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=27 July 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727132252/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-will-take-place-in-miami-and-feature-a-female-protagonist-its-claimed/ |archivedate=27 July 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Consoles">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rockstar-confirms-gta-6-is-coming-to-ps5-and-xbox-but-no-mention-of-pc/ |title=Rockstar confirms ''GTA 6'' is coming to PS5 and Xbox, but no mention of PC |last=Robinson |first=Andy |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=5 December 2023 |accessdate=5 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205004244/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rockstar-confirms-gta-6-is-coming-to-ps5-and-xbox-but-no-mention-of-pc/ |archivedate=5 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Expectations">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rockstar-says-it-understands-gta6-needs-to-exceed-expectations/ |title=Rockstar says it 'understands ''GTA6'' needs to exceed expectations' |last=Robinson |first=Andy |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=10 July 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710110724/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rockstar-says-it-understands-gta6-needs-to-exceed-expectations/ |archivedate=10 July 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Gamescom">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gamescom-opening-night-live-was-disrupted-by-a-stage-invader/ |title=Gamescom Opening Night Live was disrupted by a stage invader |last=Ivan |first=Tom |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=22 August 2023 |accessdate=24 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823063812/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gamescom-opening-night-live-was-disrupted-by-a-stage-invader/ |archivedate=23 August 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Trailer">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6s-trailer-tweet-is-now-the-most-liked-gaming-post-ever/ |title=''GTA 6''{{'}}s trailer tweet is now the most-liked gaming post ever |last=Middler |first=Jordan |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=3 December 2023 |accessdate=3 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203130441/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6s-trailer-tweet-is-now-the-most-liked-gaming-post-ever/ |archivedate=3 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-trailer-clears-101-million-surpassing-lifetime-gta-5-trailer-views/ |title=''GTA 6'' trailer clears 101 million, surpassing lifetime ''GTA 5'' trailer views |last=Middler |first=Jordan |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=6 December 2023 |accessdate=6 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206094215/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-trailer-clears-101-million-surpassing-lifetime-gta-5-trailer-views/ |archivedate=6 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VideoGamer Trailer Record">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/gta-6-trailer-views/ |title=''GTA 6'' trailer becomes third most-viewed YouTube video in 24 hours with 90+ million views |last=Vergara |first=Nico |work=VideoGamer.com |publisher=BGFG |date=5 December 2023 |accessdate=6 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205030222/https://www.videogamer.com/news/gta-6-trailer-views/ |archivedate=5 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
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<ref name="ABC Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-20/hacker-footage-grand-theft-auto-biggest-leaks-gaming-history/101456414 |title=Hacker posts footage of ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' in one of 'biggest leaks in video game history' |last=Thorpe |first=Andrew |work=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=20 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920044831/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-20/hacker-footage-grand-theft-auto-biggest-leaks-gaming-history/101456414 |archivedate=20 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="BBC Hospital">{{cite web |title=Lapsus$: ''GTA 6'' hacker handed indefinite hospital order |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67663128 |last=Tidy |first=Joe |work=[[BBC News]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=21 December 2023 |accessdate=21 December 2023 |archivedate=21 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221180754/https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67663128 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Plot==
<ref name="BBC Trial">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66549159 |title=Lapsus$: Court finds teenagers carried out hacking spree |last=Tidy |first=Joe |work=[[BBC News]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=23 August 2023 |accessdate=24 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823131210/https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66549159 |archivedate=23 August 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The story is expected to follow criminal duo [[Lucia]] and her [[Unnamed GTA VI male accomplice|male accomplice]], whose name has yet to be officially revealed. The game's synopsis is also currently unknown.


==Setting==
<ref name="Bloomberg Plea">{{cite web |url=https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/uk-teenager-pleads-not-guilty-to-hacking-companies |title=UK Teenager Pleads Not Guilty to Hacking Companies |last=Gemmell |first=Katharine |work=[[Bloomberg Law]] |publisher=[[Bloomberg L.P.]] |date=27 September 2022 |accessdate=28 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928010044/https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/uk-teenager-pleads-not-guilty-to-hacking-companies |archivedate=28 September 2022 |url-status=live |url-access=subscription }}</ref>
The game takes place in several counties in the [[State of Leonida]], including [[Vice-Dale County]] (home to the neon-soaked streets of [[Vice City (HD Universe)|Vice City]]).


To date, three counties have been identified by name via trailers and promotional material. The entire playable area of Leonida has yet to be officially revealed.
<ref name="CNET Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/huge-grand-theft-auto-vi-leak-reveals-early-gameplay-footage/ |title=Huge ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' Leak Reveals Early Gameplay Footage |last=Serrels |first=Mark |work=[[CNET]] |publisher=[[Red Ventures]] |date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919010504/https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/huge-grand-theft-auto-vi-leak-reveals-early-gameplay-footage/ |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Development==
<ref name="Eurogamer Devs">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/developers-share-work-in-progress-footage-in-solidarity-with-rockstar-following-gta-6-leaks |title=Developers share work-in-progress footage in solidarity with Rockstar following ''GTA 6'' leaks |last=Kennedy |first=Victoria |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=21 September 2022 |accessdate=22 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921200113/https://www.eurogamer.net/developers-share-work-in-progress-footage-in-solidarity-with-rockstar-following-gta-6-leaks |archivedate=21 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The game was first confirmed to be under active development by Rockstar Games on February 4, [[2022]], with a promise to provide more details in the future.<ref name="feb-2022">[https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/ak73k92o47ko75/grand-theft-auto-community-update?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=o_social&utm_campaign=gtao_announcement_community-update-20220204 ''"Grand Theft Auto Community Update"'' - Rockstar Newswire]</ref>


On July 7, 2022, in a further post on their newswire, Rockstar confirmed that over the past few years, they had steadily been moving more resources and staff "''towards the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series - understanding more than ever the need to exceed players’ expectations and for this next entry to be the best it can possibly be''".<ref name="july-2022">{{URL|https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/9k74k52737912k/grand-theft-auto-and-red-dead-online-community-update|''"Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Online Community Update"'' - Rockstar Newswire}}</ref>
<ref name="Eurogamer Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/grand-theft-auto-leak-may-be-the-work-of-multiple-people-suggests-gta-forum |title=''Grand Theft Auto'' leak may be the work of multiple people, suggests GTA Forum |last=Nightingale |first=Ed |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=23 September 2022 |accessdate=24 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924064225/https://www.eurogamer.net/grand-theft-auto-leak-may-be-the-work-of-multiple-people-suggests-gta-forum |archivedate=24 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On August 8, 2022, [[Take-Two Interactive]] confirmed in their Q1 2023 Earnings Call that "development [of the next ''GTA'' game] is well underway, they're [Rockstar] determined to set creative benchmarks for the series, industry and entertainment."<ref name="aug-2022">{{URL|https://www.take2games.com/ir/quarterly-earnings/q2-2022-take-two-interactive-software-inc-earnings-conference-call|Q1 2023 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Earnings Conference Call}}</ref>
<ref name="Eurogamer Plea">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/suspected-gta-hacker-teen-held-in-youth-detention-centre |title=''Grand Theft Auto 6'' hacker teen suspect held in youth detention centre |last=Phillips |first=Tom |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=27 September 2022 |accessdate=28 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927142722/https://www.eurogamer.net/suspected-gta-hacker-teen-held-in-youth-detention-centre |archivedate=27 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On May 17, 2023, Take-Two confirmed in their Q4 2023 Earnings Call that "active development for the next entry in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series is well underway". In the same call, Take-Two also confirmed that they were expecting to release a number of "ground-breaking titles" in Fiscal Year 2025 which will "allow us to achieve over $8 billion in Net Bookings".<ref name="may-2023">{{URL|https://www.take2games.com/ir/quarterly-earnings/q2-2022-take-two-interactive-software-inc-earnings-conference-call|Q4 2023 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Earnings Conference Call}}</ref>
<ref name="Eurogamer Trial">{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-hacker-has-been-deemed-unfit-to-stand-trial |title=''GTA 6'' hacker has been deemed unfit to stand trial |last=Blake |first=Vikki |work=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=15 July 2023 |accessdate=15 July 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715132249/https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-hacker-has-been-deemed-unfit-to-stand-trial |archivedate=15 July 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>


With the release of the game's first trailer on December 4, 2023, the game's official name, ''Grand Theft Auto VI'', was finally confirmed.<ref name="gta6-trailer">{{YT|QdBZY2fkU-0|Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 on YouTube}}</ref> Shortly after the trailer's release, [[Take-Two Interactive|Take-Two Games]] published their acclamation on Rockstar Games' upcoming 2025 release.<ref name="gta6-take2">{{URL|https://www.take2games.com/ir/news/rockstar-games-announces-grand-theft-auto-vi-coming-2025|Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto VI - Coming 2025 - Take2 Games}}</ref>
<ref name="GameSpot Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/massive-gta-6-leak-unveils-screenshots-and-early-footage/1100-6507625/ |title=Massive ''GTA 6'' Leak Unveils Screenshots And Early Footage |last=Fanelli |first=Jason |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Red Ventures]] |date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919002800/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/massive-gta-6-leak-unveils-screenshots-and-early-footage/1100-6507625/ |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Announcement==
<ref name="GameSpot Share">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/take-twos-share-price-sinks-after-gta-6-leak/1100-6507634/ |title=Take-Two's Share Price Sinks After ''GTA 6'' Leak |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |work=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Red Ventures]] |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919234501/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/take-twos-share-price-sinks-after-gta-6-leak/1100-6507634/ |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{Quote|With the unprecedented longevity of GTAV, we know many of you have been asking us about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. With every new project we embark on, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we have previously delivered — and we are pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is well underway. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are ready, so please stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for official details.<br/>On behalf of our entire team, we thank you all for your support and cannot wait to step into the future with you!|Rockstar Games}}
The first official announcement for the next ''Grand Theft Auto'' title was in February 2022, on the Rockstar Newswire.<ref name="feb-2022" />


On November 8, 2023, in a thank you post celebrating Rockstar Games' 25th anniversary, Rockstar confirmed that the first trailer for the upcoming ''Grand Theft Auto'' game would be released in "early December" of the same year.<ref>{{URL|https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/4kok877a13aa32/a-message-from-rockstar-games|''"A Message from Rockstar Games"'' - Rockstar Newswire}}</ref>
<ref name="GamesRadar Disappointing">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/gta-6-leak-was-terribly-disappointing-but-wont-affect-development-says-take-two-ceo/ |title=''GTA 6'' leak was 'terribly disappointing' but {{nat|won|t}} affect development, says Take-Two CEO |last=Gerblick |first=Jordan |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=8 November 2022 |accessdate=8 November 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108010231/https://www.gamesradar.com/gta-6-leak-was-terribly-disappointing-but-wont-affect-development-says-take-two-ceo/ |archivedate=8 November 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On December 1, 2023, Rockstar further confirmed that the first trailer for the upcoming ''Grand Theft Auto'' game would be released on December 5, 2023 at 9:00 AM US Eastern Time.<ref name="dec-01-2023">{{URL|https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/259813k455k581/trailer-1-tuesday-december-5-9am-et|TRAILER 1. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. 9AM ET. - Rockstar Newswire}}<br>[[File:GTAVI-Dec2023-Trailer1Announcement-RockstarWebsite.PNG|thumb|left|250px]]{{Clr}}</ref> A one-time overlay appeared on Rockstar's official website, featuring palm trees against a sunset backdrop, with the trailer date and time displayed. Subsequent to the trailer announcement, Rockstar Games<!--temporarily?--> concealed all previous posts on their Instagram feed.
<ref name="Guardian Hack">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/sep/19/grand-theft-auto-6-leak-who-hacked-rockstar-and-what-was-stolen |title=''Grand Theft Auto 6'' leak: who hacked Rockstar and what was stolen? |last1=MacDonald |first1=Keza |last2=Stuart |first2=Keith |last3=Hern |first3=Alex |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919163053/https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/sep/19/grand-theft-auto-6-leak-who-hacked-rockstar-and-what-was-stolen |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Less than 16 hours before Trailer 1's scheduled release, the trailer was leaked online.<ref name="dec4-2023">{{URL|https://insider-gaming.com/gta-6-trailer-leaked-online/|GTA 6 Trailer Leaked Online - Inside Gaming}}</ref> Almost immediately, Rockstar Games brought ahead the trailer's release, and shortlisted the YouTube Premiere at 6:00 PM US Eastern Time.<ref name="dec4-2023-rockstar">{{URL|https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1731813331244085531|Rockstar Games on Twitter, December 4, 2023}}</ref> The trailer amassed over 90 million video views within its first 24 hours, making it the second most viral YouTube video of all time.<ref name="dec4-2024-trailer-24hr">[https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/gta-6-trailer-record-over-90-million-views-in-24-hours-breaks-this-unique-record-11701825345359.html#:~:text=The%20GTA%206%20trailer%20has,hours%20since%20it%20went%20live. GTA 6 trailer records over 90 million views in 24 hours, breaks THIS unique record.]</ref> The official {{WP|Guinness World Records}} announced that the first trailer had broken 3 previous records for '''most viewed videogame reveal on YouTube in 24 hours''' (at 90,421,491 views), '''most liked videogame trailer on YouTube''' (with 8.9 million likes in the first 24 hours) and '''most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours (non-music)''' (surpassing {{WP|Mr Beast}}'s "''Every Country On Earth Fights For $250,000''").<ref name="dec6-2023-guinnessrecords">{{URL|https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/12/grand-theft-auto-vi-first-look-becomes-most-viewed-videogame-trailer-in-24-hours-762030|Grand Theft Auto VI first look becomes most viewed videogame trailer in 24 hours}}</ref>
<ref name="Guardian Hospital">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/21/british-teenager-behind-gta-6-hack-receives-indefinite-hospital-order |title=British teenager behind ''GTA 6'' hack receives indefinite hospital order |last=Badshah |first=Nadeem |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=21 December 2023 |accessdate=22 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221223639/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/21/british-teenager-behind-gta-6-hack-receives-indefinite-hospital-order |archivedate=21 December 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Controversy==
<ref name="Guardian Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/sep/19/rockstar-owner-issues-takedowns-after-grand-theft-auto-vi-leak |title=Rockstar owner issues takedowns after ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' leak |last=MacDonald |first=Keza |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919114036/https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/sep/19/rockstar-owner-issues-takedowns-after-grand-theft-auto-vi-leak |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===September 2022 leaks===
On September 18, 2022, a new user on {{URL|https://gtaforums.com/|GTAForums.com}} called 'teapotuberhacker' posted download links to over 90 videos and screenshots purporting to be of the next ''Grand Theft Auto'' game. This apparent leak spread like wildfire across the internet in a single day, with countless news outlets reporting the leak as one of, if not the "biggest in video game history".<ref>{{URL|https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-another-alleged-gta-6-leak-this-time-with-video/|PC Gamer - Huge GTA 6 leak includes gameplay footage of robbery, Vice City locations, and two playable characters}}</ref><ref>{{URL|https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-gameplay-videos-reportedly-leak-grand-theft-auto|IGN - GTA 6: Gameplay Videos Reportedly Leak}}</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/09/18/gta-6-suffers-massive-leak-of-90-gameplay-videos/?sh=11ae2f2511e4 Forbes - ‘GTA 6’ Suffers Massive Leak Of 90 Gameplay Videos]</ref> The leaked videos showed behind-the-scenes development logs of the next ''Grand Theft Auto'' and revealed details such as character and location names. Within hours, [[Take-Two Interactive]] issued takedown notices for any sites hosting the videos and/or still images<ref>[[File:GTANext-Sept2022Leak-TakeTwoTakedowns.jpg|thumb|250px|left|{{URL|https://twitter.com/morsmutual_/status/1571507952816918530|Youtube Takedowns from Twitter}}]]{{clr}}</ref> and the GTA Forums threads were removed and/or locked at Take-Two's request<ref>{{URL|https://gtaforums.com/topic/983967-gta-6-speculation-discussion-part-7-the-one-with-the-announcement/page/447/#comment-1071960521|GTAF announcement post.}}</ref>. One day later, on September 19, 2022, Rockstar Games released a statement condemning the hacker and promised players that disruption to live game services or upcoming titles was not expected at this time. They also promised to introduce players to the game "when it is ready".<ref name="sept-2022-leaks">[[File:RockstarGames-Statement190922.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Rockstar Games statement from September 19, 2022 regarding leaked footage.]]{{clr}}</ref>
Take-Two Interactive also {{URL|https://taketwointeractivesoftwareinc.gcs-web.com/static-files/d38e10c9-4abe-407f-9f3a-7f16f3118e20|filed notice of the breach}} with the {{WP|U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission}} on September 19.


The hacker's identity was eventually revealed to be Arion Kurtaj, a 17-year-old boy from Oxfordshire who has acute autism and performed the data breach using just an Amazon Firestick, mobile phone and a hotel TV. In December 2023, he was placed under an indefinite hospital order by a judge for being a high public risk as he expressed intent to continue cybercrime. <ref>{{URL|https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67663128|''"Lapsus$: GTA 6 hacker handed indefinite hospital order"'' - BBC News, December 21, 2023}}</ref> Another Lapsus$ member, who is 17 and cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty in the same trial of two counts of fraud, two Computer Misuse Act offences and one count of blackmail. He was sentenced to a youth rehabilitation order at Guildford crown court in Surrey on December 21, 2023.<ref>{{URL|https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/21/british-teenager-behind-gta-6-hack-receives-indefinite-hospital-order|''"British teenager behind GTA 6 hack receives indefinite hospital order"'' - The Guardian, December 21, 2023}}</ref>
<ref name="IGN Emotional">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/take-two-ceo-says-gta-6-leaks-didnt-impact-business-but-were-an-emotional-matter |title=Take-Two CEO Says ''GTA 6'' Leaks Didn't Impact Business, But Were 'an Emotional Matter' |last=Valentine |first=Rebekah |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=6 February 2023 |accessdate=7 February 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206223511/https://www.ign.com/articles/take-two-ceo-says-gta-6-leaks-didnt-impact-business-but-were-an-emotional-matter |archivedate=6 February 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Gallery==
<ref name="IGN Graphics">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/what-do-games-actually-look-like-during-development |title=What Do Games Actually Look Like During Development? |last=Valentine |first=Rebekah |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=22 September 2022 |accessdate=23 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923022128/https://www.ign.com/articles/what-do-games-actually-look-like-during-development |archivedate=23 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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===Artworks===
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<gallery position="center" spacing="small">
Artwork-Trailer1Thumbnail-GTAVI.jpg|Official artwork for ''Grand Theft Auto VI'', appearing on ''Grand Theft Auto VI''{{'}}s Trailer 1.
Artwork-Trailer1Thumbnail2-GTAVI.jpg|Official artwork for ''Grand Theft Auto VI'', in a 1:1 format.
Artwork-Trailer1-original-GTAVI.png|Uncropped and textless version of the aforementioned artwork.
GTAVI-Dec2023-Trailer1Announcement-X.png|The announcement for the release date of ''Grand Theft Auto VI''{{'}}s Trailer 1.
GTAVI-Trailer1-Announcement-Artwork.jpg|Upcoming ''Grand Theft Auto'' Trailer 1 announcement artwork appearing on [[Rockstar Games]]' social media and website on December 1, 2023.
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==Trailers==
<ref name="IGN Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-gameplay-videos-reportedly-leak-grand-theft-auto |title=''GTA 6'': Gameplay Videos Reportedly Leak |last=Skrebels |first=Joe |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918095647/https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-gameplay-videos-reportedly-leak-grand-theft-auto |archivedate=18 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{Main|/Trailers}}
{{#ev:youtube|QdBZY2fkU-0|275px|center|'''Watch Trailer 1: Tuesday, December 5 at 9AM ET'''}}


==Trivia==
<ref name="IGN Theft">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-leak-gamings-biggest-theft |title=Is the ''GTA 6'' Leak Gaming's Biggest Theft Ever? |last=Sirani |first=Jordan |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=22 September 2022 |accessdate=23 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923020335/https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-leak-gamings-biggest-theft |archivedate=23 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*The game was first confirmed to be set in the HD Universe through debug test footage for an idle dialogue scenario that appeared in the September 2022 ''GTA VI'' leaks, with direct mentions of the [[Friend Request|Jay Norris Incident]].
*The game features the first voiced female protagonist of the series (previous female protagonists were depicted as silent criminals).
*The game appears to be the first numbered title since ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]'' to use the "subtitle version" of ''GTA''{{'}}s [[Fonts|Pricedown logo]].
*Following Rockstar Games' confirmation of the release date for the upcoming ''GTA''{{'}}s first trailer, a number of game studios posted dummy trailer/update announcements on {{WP|Twitter|X}} with almost identical styles, color schemes and release dates to that of the upcoming ''GTA'' title's announcement. These included {{WP|Mediatonic}}'s ''{{WP|Fall Guys}}''<ref>{{URL|https://twitter.com/fallguysgame/status/1730643986258227592|Fall Guys on X, December 1, 2023}}<br>[[File:FallGuys-Dec2023-TrailerAnnouncement-X.png|thumb|left|250px]]{{Clr}}</ref>, {{WP|343 Industries}}' ''{{WP|Halo (franchise)|Halo}}''<ref>{{URL|https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1730684560730436095|Halo on X, December 1, 2023}}<br>[[File:HaloInfinite-Dec2023-TrailerAnnouncement-X.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]{{Clr}}</ref> and {{WP|Raven Software}}'s ''{{WP|Call of Duty}}''<ref>{{URL|https://twitter.com/RavenSoftware/status/1730741119871311958|RavenSoftware on X, December 1, 2023}}</ref>.
*The reveal of State of Leonida in the first trailer {{WP|Retroactive continuity|retcons}} the few mentions to [[State of Florida|Florida]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' by [[Niko Bellic]], [[Hossan Ramzy]], and [[Weazel News]]. However, the game appears to be faithfully following the HD Universe's Vice City lore established since ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', in terms of geographical characteristics and ethnic makeup.
**The first trailer also implies that [[Grove Street Games]] used assets from ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' during the development of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition]]'' in 2021 (e.g. [[Daewang]] logo).


==External Links==
<ref name="IGN Uber">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/fbi-investigating-alleged-rockstar-hacker |title=FBI Investigating Alleged Rockstar Hacker |last=Dinsdale |first=Ryan |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |date=20 September 2022 |accessdate=21 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920174113/https://www.ign.com/articles/fbi-investigating-alleged-rockstar-hacker |archivedate=20 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*{{URL|https://www.rockstargames.com/VI|Official website}}


==References==
<ref name="Kotaku Arrest">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/gta-6-vi-hack-leaker-arrested-teenager-london-laspsus-1849573250 |title=Report: 17-Year-Old Arrested On Suspicion Of Being Hacker Behind ''GTA VI'' Leak |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=23 September 2022 |accessdate=24 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924063012/https://kotaku.com/gta-6-vi-hack-leaker-arrested-teenager-london-laspsus-1849573250 |archivedate=24 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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<ref name="Kotaku Leak">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/gta-6-vi-leaked-gameplay-footage-details-rockstar-1849554979 |title=The Best Details Hiding In The ''GTA VI'' Leak |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919212235/https://kotaku.com/gta-6-vi-leaked-gameplay-footage-details-rockstar-1849554979 |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Kotaku Social">{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/gta-vi-6-hacker-leak-uber-lapsus-rockstar-teapot-1849569292 |title=Rockstar Locks Social Media Comments In Wake Of ''GTA VI'' Leak Spread |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |date=22 September 2022 |accessdate=24 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923162525/https://kotaku.com/gta-vi-6-hacker-leak-uber-lapsus-rockstar-teapot-1849569292 |archivedate=23 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="MarketWatch">{{cite web |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/take-twos-grand-theft-auto-vi-hack-severity-depends-on-whether-source-code-was-taken-analysts-say-11663613652 |title=Take-Two's ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' hack: Severity depends on whether source code was taken, analysts say |last=Witkowski |first=Wallace |work=[[MarketWatch]] |publisher=[[Dow Jones & Company]] |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919234611/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/take-twos-grand-theft-auto-vi-hack-severity-depends-on-whether-source-code-was-taken-analysts-say-11663613652 |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="PC Gamer Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-another-alleged-gta-6-leak-this-time-with-video/ |title=Here's another alleged ''GTA 6'' leak, this time with video |last=Macgregor |first=Jody |work=[[PC Gamer]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=18 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918110746/https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-another-alleged-gta-6-leak-this-time-with-video/ |archivedate=18 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Push Square Devs">{{cite web |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/09/gigantic-gta-6-leak-confirmed-real-as-devs-show-support-for-rockstar |title=Gigantic ''GTA 6'' Leak Confirmed Real as Devs Show Support for Rockstar |last=Tailby |first=Stephen |work=[[Push Square]] |publisher=[[Hookshot Media]] |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919144431/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/09/gigantic-gta-6-leak-confirmed-real-as-devs-show-support-for-rockstar |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="TheGamer Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/rockstar-developers-devastated-gta-6-leak-reportedly-responding-tomorrow/ |title=Rockstar Developers Reportedly 'Devastated' By ''GTA 6'' Leak, Official Response Expected Tomorrow |last=Foster |first=George |work=TheGamer |publisher=Valnet |date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918170154/https://www.thegamer.com/rockstar-developers-devastated-gta-6-leak-reportedly-responding-tomorrow/ |archivedate=18 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Variety Leak">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/vip/the-trouble-gta-6-theft-could-spell-for-rockstar-1235377543/ |title=The Trouble ''GTA 6'' Theft Could Spell for Rockstar |last=Eriksen |first=Kaare |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=20 September 2022 |accessdate=21 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921001430/https://variety.com/vip/the-trouble-gta-6-theft-could-spell-for-rockstar-1235377543/ |archivedate=21 September 2022 |url-status=live |url-access=subscription }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Verge Leak">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/18/23359156/gta-6-leak-gameplay-footage-90-videos |title=''GTA 6'' gameplay leaks online in 90 videos |last=Warren |first=Tom |work=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=18 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918112405/https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/18/23359156/gta-6-leak-gameplay-footage-90-videos |archivedate=18 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="Verge Trial">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/23/23842746/lapsus-member-uber-rockstar-games-hack |title=Teen Lapsus$ member was behind the leaked ''GTA 6'' footage, London jury finds |last=Roth |first=Emma |work=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |date=23 August 2023 |accessdate=24 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823141949/https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/23/23842746/lapsus-member-uber-rockstar-games-hack |archivedate=23 August 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VG247 Devs">{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/following-gta-6-leaks-devs-post-their-own-early-builds-to-show-visuals-arent-finished-first |title=Following ''GTA 6'' leaks, devs post their own early builds to show visuals aren't finished first |last=Makar |first=Connor |work=[[VG247]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |date=21 September 2022 |accessdate=22 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922012508/https://www.vg247.com/following-gta-6-leaks-devs-post-their-own-early-builds-to-show-visuals-arent-finished-first |archivedate=22 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Arrest">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-hack-uk-police-arrest-17-year-old-reportedly-linked-to-the-security-breach/ |title=''GTA 6'' hack: UK police arrest 17-year-old reportedly linked to Rockstar security breach |last=Middler |first=Jordan |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=23 September 2022 |accessdate=23 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923152242/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-hack-uk-police-arrest-17-year-old-reportedly-linked-to-the-security-breach/ |archivedate=23 September 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Charge">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-hack-uk-police-confirm-theyve-charged-teenager-linked-with-breach/ |title=''GTA 6'' hack: UK police confirm they've charged teenager linked with breach |last=Robinson |first=Andy |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925113432/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-hack-uk-police-confirm-theyve-charged-teenager-linked-with-breach/ |archivedate=25 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Deal">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-leaker-claims-hes-looking-to-negotiate-a-deal-with-rockstar/ |title=''GTA 6'' leaker claims he's 'looking to negotiate a deal' with Rockstar |last=Middler |first=Jordan |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918213928/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-leaker-claims-hes-looking-to-negotiate-a-deal-with-rockstar/ |archivedate=18 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Forum">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/take-two-clears-out-gta-6-forum-and-subreddit-following-leak/ |title=Take-Two clears out ''GTA 6'' forum and subreddit following leak |last=Scullion |first=Chris |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919144422/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/take-two-clears-out-gta-6-forum-and-subreddit-following-leak/ |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Leak Rockstar">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rockstar-comments-on-gta-6-leak-and-claims-project-wont-be-delayed/ |title=Rockstar comments on ''GTA 6'' leak and claims project won't be delayed |last=Robinson |first=Andy |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919133034/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rockstar-comments-on-gta-6-leak-and-claims-project-wont-be-delayed/ |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Plea">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-hacker-suspect-pleads-not-guilty-to-computer-misuse-charges/ |title=''GTA 6'' hacker suspect pleads not guilty to computer misuse charges |last=Ivan |first=Tom |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=27 September 2022 |accessdate=28 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928010152/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-hacker-suspect-pleads-not-guilty-to-computer-misuse-charges/ |archivedate=28 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Takedown">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/take-two-strikes-gta-6-leaked-footage-seemingly-confirming-legitimacy/ |title=Take-Two strikes ''GTA 6'' leaked footage, seemingly confirming legitimacy |last=Middler |first=Jordan |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=19 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919004432/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/take-two-strikes-gta-6-leaked-footage-seemingly-confirming-legitimacy/ |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
<ref name="VGC Uber">{{cite web |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/uber-in-contact-with-the-fbi-over-potential-gta-6-hacker/ |title=Uber 'in contact with the FBI' over potential ''GTA 6'' hacker |last=Robinson |first=Andy |work=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |publisher=1981 Media |date=19 September 2022 |accessdate=20 September 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919235513/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/uber-in-contact-with-the-fbi-over-potential-gta-6-hacker/ |archivedate=19 September 2022 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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Grand Theft Auto VI is an upcoming action-adventure game in development by Rockstar Games. It is due to be the eighth main Grand Theft Auto game, following Grand Theft Auto V (2013), and the sixteenth entry overall. Set within the fictional open world state of Leonida—based on Florida—and its Miami-inspired Vice City, the story is expected to follow criminal duo Lucia and her male partner.Template:Efn

Following years of speculation and anticipation, Rockstar confirmed in February 2022 that the game was in development. That September, footage from unfinished versions was leaked online in what journalists described as one of the biggest leaks in the history of the video game industry. The game was formally revealed in December 2023 and is scheduled to be released in 2025 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Setting and characters

Grand Theft Auto VI is an action-adventure game set in the fictional open world state of Leonida—based on Florida—which includes Vice City, a fictionalised version of Miami.[1][2][3] Vice City was previously featured in Grand Theft Auto (1997) and as the main setting of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006).[4][5][6] The game world parodies contemporary American culture, with satirical depictions of social media and influencer culture, and references to Internet memes such as the Florida Man.[7][8][9] The story follows a criminal duo: Lucia, the series' first female protagonist since 2000,Template:Efn and her male partner;Template:Efn the first trailer depicts Lucia as a prison inmate, and later evading custody with her partner.[2][10]

Development

Following Grand Theft Auto V's 2013 release, Rockstar North's then-president Leslie Benzies said the company had "some ideas" for the series' next entry.[11] In 2018, The Know reported the game, code-named Project Americas, would be set primarily in Vice City and partly in South America with a female protagonist.[12] In 2020, journalist Jason Schreier reported the game was "early in development" as "a moderately sized release" that would expand over time, to avoid its predecessors' developer crunch.[13] In 2021, Tom Henderson claimed the game's map could evolve akin to Fortnite Battle Royale.[14][15] In 2022, Schreier reported the game entered development in 2014 and would feature two Bonnie and Clyde-inspired protagonists, including a Latina woman, and claimed the developers were cautiously subverting the series' trend of joking about marginalised groups.[16][17]

The game became highly anticipated in the years before its announcement,[18][19][20] and journalists noted some fans became frustrated by Rockstar Games's continued silence, particularly after they announced a re-release of Grand Theft Auto V in 2020.[21][22][23] An individual referencing the game received media attention for interrupting several live stage and television shows.[24][25][26] On 4 February 2022, Rockstar confirmed development was "well underway".[27] In July, Rockstar announced Red Dead Online would not receive more major updates as development resources were withdrawn to focus on the upcoming game;[28] industry sources stated Rockstar reallocated resources after planned remasters of Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) and Red Dead Redemption (2010) were paused due to the backlash received by Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (2021).[29]

In November 2023, Rockstar president Sam Houser announced the first trailer would release in early December to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary.[30][31] Within five hours, the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) surpassed two previous posts about the game to become the platform's most-liked gaming-related post,[32][33][34] later surpassed by Rockstar's post announcing the trailer's 5 December release date, with 1.8 million likes in 24 hours.[35] Other developers imitated the announcement's formatting to promote their trailers.[36][37][38] On 4 December, a low-quality version of the trailer was leaked on X; in response, Rockstar published the official version on YouTube, revealing the title, protagonists, setting, and release window of 2025 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.[39][40][41] The trailer broke the record for most first-day views on a non-music YouTube video within 12 hours, with 46 million,[42][43] and, within 24 hours, became the third-most viewed overall with 93 million[44][45][46] and most-liked game trailer with 8.9 million.[47][48] It surpassed the lifetime viewership of Grand Theft Auto V's 2011 reveal trailer within two days with 101 million views,[49] and became the second-most-viewed game trailer by January with 168 million.[50] Its featured song, Tom Petty's "Love Is a Long Road", saw a near-37,000% increase in Spotify streams, had almost 250,000 searches on Shazam, and ranked second on the worldwide iTunes chart.[51] The trailer spawned fan-created recreations in other video games, as a brickfilm, and in live-action by the Hyundai World Rally Team.[52][53][54]

In February 2024, Schreier reported that Rockstar requested employees cease remote work and return to offices full time from April "for productivity and security" as development is set to enter its "final stages".[55][56]

September 2022 leak

On 18 September 2022, a user known as "teapotuberhacker"Template:Efn published 90 videos to GTAForums showing 50 minutes of work-in-progress game footage.[57] Schreier confirmed with sources at Rockstar that the footage was genuine,[58] and The Guardian reported it was from several stages of development,[57] with some videos about a year old.[4] The footage revealed a modern-day Vice City setting, contained animation and gameplay tests, level layouts, and character conversations, and depicted player characters Lucia and Jason entering a strip club and robbing a diner.[4][59] The hacker claimed to be behind the Uber security breach from the earlier week.[58][60] They said they downloaded the files directly from Rockstar's internal Slack groups,[61] and claimed to possess source code, assets, and internal builds of Grand Theft AutoTemplate:NbspV and VI, which they threatened to publish.[58]

Rockstar's parent company Take-Two Interactive responded by submitting takedowns of videos showing or discussing the leaks hosted on YouTube,[57][62] and contacted GTAForums and Reddit moderators to remove access.[63] The hacker wrote they were "looking to negotiate a deal" with Rockstar or Take-Two.[64] Journalists described the event as one of the biggest leaks in video game history;[65][66][67] Schreier called it "a nightmare for Rockstar Games" which could limit employees' remote work flexibility.[68][69] Jefferies analyst Andrew Uerkwitz called it a "PR disaster" that could potentially delay the game and diminish staff morale, but was unlikely to impact reception or sales.[70][71] The Guardian noted the leaked footage was being widely criticised "by ill-informed users" due to its quality, despite not being representative of the final product.[57] Some users erroneously claimed graphics and art assets are finalised early in game development. In solidarity, several developers shared work-in-progress footage of their games[72][73][74] and some, including Cliff Bleszinski, Neil Druckmann, Rami Ismail, and Alanah Pearce, offered sympathies to Rockstar.[4][57][75]

On 19 September, Rockstar confirmed the leak to be a "network intrusion" and lamented how the game was first demonstrated but did not anticipate long-term effects on development.[76] They disabled comments and replies on their social media accounts in the days following the leak.[77] Take-Two added that steps had been taken "to isolate and contain this incident".[70] Take-Two's share price dropped by more than six per cent in pre-market trading that day,[70][71] but recovered during regular trading hours following their statement.[78] Uber acknowledged the potential links to their security breach and noted they were working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Justice. They believed the hacker was affiliated with the group Lapsus$, which was thought to have breached companies such as Microsoft, Nvidia, and Samsung over the preceding year.[79][80] Zelnick said the incident caused the companies to become more vigilant with cybersecurity and had impacted staff emotionally but business remained unaffected.[81][82] Rockstar later claimed the incident cost the company Template:US$ and thousands of staff hours to recover.[83]

A 17-year-old boy from Oxfordshire—identified as "teapotuberhacker" and a key member of Lapsus$—was arrested by City of London Police on 22 September as part of an investigation supported by the National Cyber Crime Unit and American federal law enforcement.[84][85][86] While on bail for hacking EE and Nvidia and under police protection at a Travelodge hotel, he breached Rockstar using a mobile phone, television, and Amazon Fire TV Stick and threatened to release the source code in a Slack message to all Rockstar staff.[83][86][87] Appearing before the Highbury Corner Youth Court, he pleaded guilty to two counts of breaching bail conditions and not guilty to two counts of computer misuse.[88][89][90] The case was referred to a higher court while the boy was remanded to a youth detention centre.[90][91] In mid-2023, he stood trial at Southwark Crown Court for twelve offences, including six counts of computer misuse, three of blackmail, and two of fraud.[86][92] He was deemed unfit to stand trial due to his acute autism;[83][87] instead of assessing his guilt, a jury determined he had committed the acts.[86][93] In December 2023, he was placed under an indefinite hospital order by a judge for being a high public risk as he expressed intent to continue cybercrime.[83][87]

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