Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto is one of the most influential series in gaming. From its humble beginnings in the late 90s to 2013’s Grand Theft Auto V, the series has continued to innovate. The franchise has continued to pave the way for the Western sandbox genre. In celebration of the 25th anniversary, Rockstar Games officially revealed the next GTA chapter. The first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer was posted to the official Rockstar Games YouTube.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in December, Rockstar Games pioneered the open-world genre of video games with the launch of Grand Theft Auto III in 2001. With each successive blockbuster entry in the series including Grand Theft: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto has become one of the biggest selling, most critically acclaimed and influential properties in all of modern entertainment. The most recent iteration in the series, Grand Theft Auto V, has sold over 190 million units to date. Rockstar Games’ blockbuster western series, Red Dead Redemption has sold over 81 million units worldwide to date, with its most recent release, Red Dead Redemption 2, breaking new ground in fidelity and immersion.
While little information has been given, Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed for a 2025 release. The next entry in Rockstar Games hit series is heading to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles sometime in 2025. What are your thoughts on the first official glimpse of GTAVI? Is two years too long to wait? Let us know in the comments section and on social media. Be sure to stay locked to Marooners’ Rock for all things GTA and gaming!
