GTA 6: Fans Criticize Rockstar’s Announcement Method
Nearly eighteen months have passed since Rockstar Games declared its work on GTA VI, and fans are increasingly irritated by the absence of progress reports.
In terms of “absence of updates,” we mean a complete lack of information. Rockstar has remained tight-lipped about GTA VI details since its development announcement in February 2022. Until now, all we’ve had are unconfirmed gameplay leaks from an early build and continuous rumor circulation.
Currently, there’s no official word on GTA VI’s setting or storyline. Persistent rumors hint at a possible return to Vice City and even a South American setting, with two playable characters named Jason and Lucia. However, until Rockstar provides further insight, these remain unconfirmed speculations, causing fans to grow restless for some official news. The wait has even led some fans to jest about dying before the game’s release.
Why did Rockstar announce that they were working on GTA VI in 2022?
by u/skyrimlo in GTA6
Redditor skyrimlo questioned Rockstar’s early announcement strategy in 2022, citing the absence of any subsequent official updates or promotional releases. This sentiment resonates with many in the thread.
Another user, 0zer0zer0, suggests that the early announcement was a “damage control” effort to combat negative press and improve stock performance, presumably in response to the controversial release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition.
FromWestLondon speculates that Rockstar might be continuously reconsidering its game reveal strategy following the leaks. They suspect that no announcement will come this year, though this remains uncertain.
As of now, Rockstar Games’ timeline for releasing GTA VI details is unknown. Fans can only hope for some gameplay footage or a definitive release date within this year. However, with claims that GTA VI might not be available until 2024 or 2025, the wait could potentially stretch much longer.
