After over a decade since GTA V launched, Rockstar Games finally dropped the first trailer for GTA 6 in December 2023, and the internet collectively lost its mind. Here is everything we know so far.
The Setting: Vice City is Back
GTA 6 is set in a fictional version of Miami called Vice City, returning to the sun-soaked, neon-drenched location fans last visited in 2002. The trailer showed sprawling beaches, swamps, highways, and a dense urban downtown that looks more alive than anything Rockstar has built before.
A Historic First: A Female Protagonist
For the first time in the mainline GTA series, players will control Lucia, a female protagonist. She appears to be partnered with a male character in what Rockstar describes as a Bonnie and Clyde style story. This is one of the biggest creative shifts in the franchise's history.
Release Window
Rockstar has confirmed a 2025 release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A PC version is expected to follow later, consistent with Rockstar's usual release pattern.
What the Trailer Showed
A living, breathing world with dynamic NPCs reacting realistically
Swamp areas outside the city suggesting a large open map
Social media and livestreaming culture woven into the world
A level of visual detail that pushed next-gen hardware to its limits
Why It Matters
GTA V made over $8 billion in revenue and is still one of the best-selling games every month. GTA 6 carries expectations that no other game release can match. The pressure on Rockstar is enormous, and based on the trailer alone, they appear to be delivering something generational.
"We want to push the boundaries of what is possible in an open world game." - Rockstar Games
What We Still Do Not Know
The full map size
Online multiplayer details
Exact release date beyond 2025
PC release timing
The wait continues, but if the trailer is any indication, GTA 6 is shaping up to be worth every year of development.