The gaming world erupted in excitement as Rockstar Games unleashed the long-awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) on Tuesday. The revelation came hours ahead of the scheduled release, triggered by a supposed leak on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The anticipated trailer, once officially posted on the Rockstar Games YouTube channel, quickly became a viral sensation, amassing over 11 million views within a mere two-hour window.
Rockstar Games responded to the unexpected leak on X by acknowledging it and redirecting fans to the official trailer on YouTube, stating, “Our trailer has leaked, so please watch the real thing on YouTube.”
The GTA 6 trailer introduces a groundbreaking element to the series – its first female protagonist named Lucia. The narrative kicks off with Lucia depicted in a prison setting, and as the trailer progresses, gamers are treated to glimpses of Lucia and her boyfriend executing daring heists reminiscent of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde, all set against the backdrop of Vice City.
In an official statement, Rockstar Games unveiled exciting details about GTA 6, declaring, “GTA 6 heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the volumable, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.”
“The parent company of Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, foresees significant financial success for GTA 6, projecting $8 billion in net bookings by 2025. This expectation aligns with the series’ unparalleled success, having sold over 400 million units since its inception in 1997. The last release in the series, GTA 5, holds the distinction of being the second best-selling video game of all time, with over 190 million copies sold worldwide, trailing only behind Microsoft’s Minecraft, which boasts over 300 million copies sold”.
The more than a decade-long gap between the releases of GTA 5 and GTA 6 has heightened anticipation among the loyal fanbase. The unveiled trailer has ignited a fresh wave of excitement and speculation about the new game’s features, storyline, and the immersive experience promised by Rockstar Games, making it an event that gaming enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipated.
