Grand Theft Auto VI Officially Announced with 2025 Release Window

After years of speculation, Rockstar Games has finally lifted the curtain on one of the most anticipated titles in gaming history: Grand Theft Auto VI. The developer dropped an official announcement today, confirming the existence of the sequel and a release window set for 2025. The news comes after mounting leaks and rumors, igniting a frenzy among fans eager for details.

The announcement came via Rockstar’s official social media channels, accompanied by a short teaser and a statement from the studio. “We’re proud to officially announce that Grand Theft Auto VI is in development and will be released in 2025,” the statement reads. “Our team is working to deliver a new benchmark in open-world storytelling and gameplay innovation.”

While the teaser didn’t reveal gameplay footage, it offered the first official artwork, showing a sun-soaked urban skyline—strongly hinting at a return to the franchise’s Miami-inspired Vice City. Fans have long speculated that the series would revisit the vibrant city, and Rockstar’s latest visuals all but confirm it. Sharp-eyed viewers also noticed palm trees, neon lights, and unmistakably 80s-inspired aesthetics, further stoking excitement.

Industry insiders suggest that the game will feature dual protagonists, a first for the franchise, with one reportedly modeled after the infamous Bonnie and Clyde crime duo. Story and gameplay specifics remain closely guarded, but expectations are high that GTA VI will push the boundaries in terms of AI-driven NPC behavior, environmental interactivity, and real-world-like city dynamics.

This announcement also marks Rockstar’s first major release since Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, a game widely praised for its narrative depth and technical mastery. With over 180 million copies of GTA V sold to date, the next installment has massive shoes to fill—and the fanbase to match.

As we edge closer to 2025, speculation will undoubtedly intensify, but one thing is certain: the open-world crime genre is poised to be redefined once again. Stay tuned to TheGamerScene for ongoing coverage and every reveal as it drops.