Grand Theft Auto VI Officially Set for 2025 Release, First Trailer Shatters Records

Rockstar Games has finally broken its long silence and confirmed what fans around the world have been awaiting for over a decade—the official release window for Grand Theft Auto VI is 2025. In tandem with the announcement, Rockstar dropped the game’s first trailer, and it’s safe to say it has already gone down in gaming history. Within just 24 hours, the trailer amassed over 110 million views on YouTube, surpassing records previously held by major entertainment franchises.

The trailer offers a glimpse into Rockstar’s most ambitious project to date. Set in the fictional state of Leonida, a clear stand-in for modern-day Florida, Grand Theft Auto VI revives the iconic Vice City and presents it through a breathtakingly detailed, next-gen lens. The brief but explosive showcase introduced us to Lucia, the GTA franchise’s first female protagonist, and hints at a dynamic duo storyline reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde.

The clip features everything fans have come to love about the series—fast cars, neon lights, high-octane drama, and biting satire—amplified by what appears to be Rockstar’s most advanced game engine to date. From crowded beaches to chaotic high-speed pursuits down palm-lined avenues, every scene pulses with life, suggesting a living, breathing open world that responds to player choices in ways we’ve never seen before.

Speculation and leaks had fueled anticipation for years, but the confirmation of a 2025 release window finally anchors the project in reality. Rockstar has not yet committed to a specific release date or platform details, though PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are widely expected, with a PC version likely to follow later.

The overwhelming response to the trailer highlights just how much cultural weight the GTA series continues to carry. With over a decade passing since Grand Theft Auto V’s release, expectations for GTAVI are sky-high—and Rockstar seems ready to deliver.

As the countdown to 2025 begins, fans around the world are already dissecting every frame of the trailer, speculating about its story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. If the trailer is any indication, the next chapter in the GTA saga is poised to redefine open-world gaming once again.