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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
4 plot twists we'd love to see in GTA 6
Vice City is back. Lucia and Jason are already the most talked-about duo in gaming. The vibes are wild, the world looks massive, and the hype is sky-high. But if Rockstar really wants to blow our minds, it's going to take more than fast cars and neon skylines. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We're talking about plot twists , the kind that make you pause, rewind, and question everything. Here are 4 plot twists that would blow our minds if they made it to the final cut. GTA 6 | Is Lucia An Informant For The Feds 1. Lucia is an Undercover Cop (…or Was) We've seen characters betray each other in GTA before, but imagine this: Lucia, the fierce, no-nonsense lead, is not who we think she is. Maybe she was once an undercover agent, embedded in the criminal world to bring down a drug empire, but somewhere along the way, she switched sides. Whether it's love, power, or pure survival that drives the change, this would flip the entire narrative. 2. Vice City's Police Chief Is Pulling the Strings Let's go full noir: The real kingpin of Leonida isn't a mob boss, it's the Vice City Police Chief. Clean in the media, corrupt to the core in reality. Every arrest, every gang war, every drug bust is part of his master plan. What if the protagonists unknowingly do his dirty work, only to uncover it too late? Think about it: the ultimate twist isn't who's in power, it's how they're using it. 3. The Final Heist Is a Setup Every GTA game builds toward a final mission: a high-stakes job that ties it all together. But what if the last heist is a setup? Maybe one of the crew is a rat. Maybe the payout never existed. Maybe it's all a trap orchestrated by someone the protagonists trusted the most. It's not about money anymore. It's about survival. That final betrayal would be the kind of jaw-drop moment Rockstar fans live for. Exploring the Absurd Jason Duval "Cop" Theory - Grand Theft Auto VI 4. Jason's Past Catches Up… in a Big Way Jason seems like the loyal, ride-or-die kind of guy. But what if he's not running with Lucia, he's running from something worse? Maybe a cartel he double-crossed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Maybe an entire city he left in flames. And what if that past shows up in Vice City, ready to tear everything down? A twist like this not only ups the stakes, it forces players to question their loyalty to the characters they control. GTA 6 is already shaping up to be the most ambitious game in the series. With the state of Leonida, dual protagonists, and a storyline that's clearly about more than just crime, the potential for shocking plot twists is huge . Whether it's betrayal, hidden identities, or power plays in high places, we're ready for Rockstar to mess with our heads.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exactly one year from now, GTA 6 will finally be in our hands
Source: Rockstar Games Just one year remains until the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI on May 26, 2026. After years of excitement and speculation, Rockstar Games has officially begun the countdown. Having released two trailers thus far and with a confirmed release window, the wait is moving into its ultimate, most thrilling stage. Provided all goes according to schedule, GTA 6 will be sitting in gamers' hands exactly one year from today. The countdown is on for GTA 6, the most anticipated game of all time — screentime (@screentime) GTA 6 was for a long time little more than hearsay and fuzzy promises. That changed in late 2023, when Rockstar unveiled the first official trailer, featuring Lucia as one of the lead protagonists. Then, one year later, Trailer 2 delivered to fans a far more substantial preview, featuring a colorful, modern-day Vice City, a darker tone to the story, and a complete reveal of Jason, Lucia's partner. This second trailer revved up the community and assured Rockstar that they were dedicated to bringing a game the hype was worth it for. Now, with May 26, 2026, circled on the calendar, and in glorious confluence with Rockstar's Tuesday release tradition, the clock has officially started. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Port Harcourt: refrigerators for sale - see the price and be surprised Refrigerators | Search Ads Search Now Undo With all the waiting now over for years, the next 365 days will be crucial as Rockstar puts the finishing touches and finalizes the largest game launch in recent history. Provided there is no unforeseen hitch, GTA 6 is coming and booked. What to anticipate from Rockstar in the last year leading up to release With only one year to go, Rockstar's attention will surely turn to stepping up marketing and communications. They have so far been mindful of limiting details, only two trailers and sparse public information. But as the date approaches, fans should anticipate more material: perhaps a third trailer that is more gameplay deep, story focused, or multiplayer heavy. Moreover, pre-order campaigns, collector's editions, and promotional events will soon start coming out in the subsequent months. Take-Two Interactive has already signaled that it would make heavy marketing investments, indicating that Rockstar will become more visible through various means. Media previews, influencer demos, and community events could also be included in the strategy to generate hype and get fans ready for the big day. Following years of waiting, Grand Theft Auto VI is no longer just a rumor or a far-off promise. With a solid release date of May 26, 2026, the next installment in this iconic franchise is nearer than ever. The wait is official, in one year from now, GTA 6 will be in the hands of gamers, poised to leave its mark on the gaming community again. Also Read: GTA 6 might require refueling vehicles: Here's what that means for gameplay Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rockstar Games delayed GTA 6 release (again). Here's the official release date
Gamers who have been begging for a release date for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 finally got their wish on May 6, 2025; however it wasn't the answer they were hoping for. Game developers Rockstar Games announced via their website blog that GTA 6 will finally hit shelves in 2026. While fans may be disappointed they're still an entire year out from playing the game, Rockstar has its reasons and decided to gift a brand-new trailer to hold everyone over. The trailer shows Jason as he drives through the streets of the vibrant Vice City, Leonida, modeled after Miami, Florida, on his way to pick up his girlfriend Lucia from prison. From there, we see the Bonnie & Clyde-inspired duo as they wreak havoc on the city and its inhabitants. Here's what we know about the release of GTA 6 so far. After what seems like eons of waiting for an official release date from Rockstar Games, it's finally here. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, via the blog, the game developers announced that the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI will be coming May 26, 2026. While the game was announced in December 2023, the only thing Rockstar let gamers know was that GTA 6 was set to release sometime in 2025. However, that doesn't seem to be the case any longer. While some fans are rejoicing the fact that we finally have answers to when GTA 6 will officially be released, others are questioning what exactly is taking so long. In a blog post on the developers apologized for the later-than-expected release date and thanked fans for their patience as they "work to finish the game." It's been a whopping 13 years since Grand Theft Auto 5 released "With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve," the blogpost continued. While there's nothing official about the price of GTA 6, it's likely that it could be higher than gamers were initially hoping for. According to Microsoft announced that it would be increasing the prices of its software and hardware, leaving GTA fans worried about the potential cost of the game. I guess we'll just have to wait until 2026 to see how much gamers will have to shell out. Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. A Transformer has landed in Arizona: How to see the iconic Bumblebee replica This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: GTA 6 release date: Gamers will have to wait for Grand Theft Auto
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GTA 6: 7 GTA 5 mistakes that Rockstar needs to fix for GTA 6 to succeed
GTA 6 has to be the talk of the gaming town right now. After getting an initial release window of fall of 2025, the game is now delayed to May 2026. However, it seems like there aren't going to be any delays as such. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Actually this delay was needed, to make sure that the upcoming game will carry forward the legacy. As GTA 6 hasn't been released yet, it's safe to say that GTA 5 is arguably the biggest gaming release ever. The 2013 title took realism to a whole new level, along with highly optimized graphics, a superb storyline, and a great gameplay. Still the game had its fair share of issues, which its worthy successor needed to fix. GTA 5 issues which GTA 6 should fix GTA 5 has a lot of flaws. | Image via Rockstar Games. After GTA 5 released, it seemed like fans have seen everything, everything an epic open world game offers. Yes, there were shouts for its sequel, but it was pretty hard to comprehend what the sequel had to do to feature in order to overcome the legacy of its predecessor. However, after watching both the trailers of GTA 6, it can be said now that the upcoming title is surely going to reach a whole new limit, far beyond GTA 5's. But in order to that, the upcoming game must get rid of these 7 issues which GTA 5 has: 1. Limited character customization GTA 6 is promised to be the most realistic game ever. In order to achieve that crown, Rockstar needs to sort out the character customization options. In GTA 5, players only get a handful of options, in terms of hairs, beards, accessories, costumes, garments, and everything else. It's kind of boring to have that old same staff again and again. Instead, Rockstar should add a trend feature, which would regularly update the available clothes in the market as per the current shopping trends. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 2. Unbalanced economy Every player in GTA 5 starts their life as a low-level criminal who aspires to be the ultimate lord of Los Santos. However, for that players will need loads of in-game money. But with the unbalanced economy system, it's pretty tough. Yes, in GTA Online, there are tons of options to earn money. But in GTA 5, only heists and stocks are your only sources of money. In previous titles like San Andreas or Vice City, players used to get monetary rewards for completing missions, but that's not the case with GTA 5. Also, the stock market mechanism is quite flawed, with random returns on investments. So, these are some issues which have to be fixed in GTA 6. 3. Stealth gameplay GTA titles are all about all-guns blazing gameplay. But in GTA 5, stealth was an option to progress in the game, like slow crouching. However, the stealth mechanism in that game was quite faulty as it needs a proper overhaul in GTA 6. It will be pretty great if Rockstar adds totally stealth based missions, just like Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, with actual stealth mechanics to support them. Also, if Rockstar gives the option for players to evade the cops by sneaking, then it would have been cool as well. 4. Car physics There is no doubt that car physics in GTA 5 was probably one of the most realistic aspects of the game, but for 2013. In 2025, cars in GTA 5 don't look realistic like they used to be. For example, the cars in this game feel a lot lighter than the real life cars. In any instance if a car is bumped to another car, it instantly flies away, which baselessly ignores the actual car weight. That is why to make the game more realistic, Rockstar should make proper changes in the car physics mechanisms. 5. Limited building access GTA 5 features a wide range of buildings, from shops to restaurants, it has got all covered. But the major problem with them is that you can access the inside of every building. If Rockstar Games adds the options to enter into buildings like shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and if players get the option to actually buy staff or order food from these, then it will add a different level of realism in GTA 6. 6. Refined combat mechanics Despite every other essence of the game that feels realistic and interactive, the combat mechanics in GTA 5 were quite lackluster and unresponsive. The cover mechanism while fighting in the game was quite weird. Rockstar should add a proper cover mechanism like other shooter titles, to make GTA in-game fights a lot more immersive. Also, GTA 6 needs to refine the melee combat mechanism, with several combos and staff. 7. Negligence towards DLC Despite a proper support in terms of DLC towards GTA Online, GTA 5 never got any type of DLCs, despite being released over a decade ago. It's true that GTA 5 features one of the greatest in-game storylines, but once the game's single player campaign is completed, there was nothing to do much except for some paltry side-quests or wandering in the open world. Rockstar needs to make sure that an adequate amount of expansions is already planned for the upcoming game, to make the game relevant for a longer period. If it wasn't for GTA Online, many people would have forgotten GTA 5. And Rockstar won't absolutely want it. Read More:
The Independent
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
GTA 6 release date delay explained by Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick
The CEO of Take-Two, which owns Rockstar Games, has confirmed why the decision was made to delay the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The game was pushed back from its initial release window of Autumn 2025 to 26 May 2026 and Zelnick said it's because of how 'complex' the game is, describing the delay as a 'worthy investment'. In prepared remarks ahead of an earnings call, Zelnick said: 'I believe affording Rockstar additional time for such a groundbreaking project is a worthy investment. GTA 6 began development in earnest in 2020 following the massive success of Red Dead Redemption 2 and the title is now the most anticipated entertainment property of all time. 'The ambition and complexity of GTA 6 is greater than any previous Rockstar title and the team is poised to release another astonishing entertainment experience that will exceed players' expectations.' This explanation comes after Rockstar released the second trailer for GTA 6 on 6 May which had the biggest video launch in history with more than 475 million views across all platforms in its first 24 hours after release. It gave a fresh glimpse of protagonists Lucia and her partner – now confirmed to be named Jason – tearing through the Florida-inspired Vice City. It's the first trailer since the first teaser from December 2023, which shattered YouTube records and has since racked up more than 250 million views itself. The delay itself came on 2 May, shortly after Zelnick hinted a slip was possible despite earlier confidence in a 2025 launch window. While GTA 6 is now on the back burner until 2026, Borderlands 4, which was announced at the same time, is still scheduled to arrive in September. So, what do we know about GTA 6? When is the game releasing? And how much could it cost? We've got all the details about the upcoming instalment of the franchise. The long-awaited second trailer for GTA 6 recently landed, giving fans a fresh look at Vice City and our two new protagonists, but it came with a dose of disappointment. Rockstar officially confirmed that the game won't be arriving in 2025 as originally promised. Instead, it's now set to launch on 26 May 2026, according to a statement shared on the publisher's social media channels. It's not the first time Rockstar has delayed a major release. Take Red Dead Redemption 2, for example. The first teaser for that game arrived in October 2016 with a planned launch in the second half of 2017. It was then delayed twice, first to early 2018, and finally released on 26 October 2018 – a full two years after the teaser dropped. The timeline now looks similar for GTA 6. The game's first trailer debuted in December 2023, promising a 2025 release window. But with the new date set for May 2026, Rockstar appears to be following a familiar pattern. Timeline of 'GTA 6' release date delays Rumours of a GTA 6 delay began circulating in March 2024, when a report from Kotaku revealed insiders at Rockstar believed the game would be pushed to late 2025 or even early 2026. According to the report, development had started to 'fall behind,' with Rockstar leadership concerned the studio wouldn't hit its original target. Just a month earlier, in February 2024, Rockstar mandated a full return to the office for its staff. While the company cited quality and security as reasons, sources told Kotaku it was also driven by mounting pressure to stay on schedule. At the time, Kotaku reported that while early 2025 had once been possible, the studio was now aiming for an Autumn 2025 launch – a sentiment echoed by Zelnick during earnings calls throughout the year. In December 2024, Zelnick teased the game as 'extraordinary and worth waiting for,' adding that it would be 'breathtaking.' That timeline was finally upended when Rockstar officially confirmed the delay and set a new release date of 26 May 2026. The news came just ahead of the release of GTA 6 's second trailer, giving fans a new glimpse at the game's setting and characters. Zelnick has also given recent interviews where he's said when a specific release date is given, it's historically been met in relation to other titles. 'GTA 6' location: Where is Vice City? The second trailer for GTA 6 confirms the game is set in the state of Leonida – Rockstar's fictional take on Florida. Vice City sits at the centre of it all, returning as the main location. This time around, the city looks bigger, more detailed and far more grounded in modern-day culture than the 1980s version seen in previous games. While Vice City still has the flashy beachfronts and neon lights, it now includes everything from pastel hotels and late-night strip clubs to busy roads, local businesses and viral-style social media clips. Areas like Ocean Beach, Little Haiti and the Tisha-Wocka flea market all appear to be part of the city. Landmarks like the VCI airport and Port VC show up again, hinting at a much larger, more complex map. The game will also include locations like the Leonida Keys – a tropical island chain – and Grassrivers, a sprawling swamp region. There's Port Gellhorn, a faded coastal town with run-down shops and motels, and Ambrosia, which is dominated by a sugar refinery and a biker gang. Mount Kalaga, a mountainous rural area in the north, rounds things out. While Vice City is the headline location, GTA 6 is shaping up to be much more than a city map. The wider state of Leonida looks like a vast world, with plenty to explore outside the city. There is speculation that the inclusion of Mount Kalaga and the mention of Gloriana, which could be a fictional state based on neighbouring Georgia, means the game will expand beyond Leonida too. 'GTA 6' story and characters: Who will be the main protagonists in the new game? Rockstar recently released character bios for GTA 6. The two main protagonists are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Jason is a former soldier working for local drug runners in the Keys, while Lucia has just been released from Leonida Penitentiary and is looking for a way to turn her life around. Cal Hampton is Jason's friend and an associate of Brian Heder. He is described as living 'at the low tide of America' and spends his time listening to Coast Guard communications while drinking at home. Brian Heder is a veteran drug smuggler from the Keys. He runs a boat yard with his third wife, Lori, and is allowing Jason to live rent-free at one of his properties in exchange for help with local shakedowns. Boobie Ike is described as a Vice City legend who owns a strip club, recording studio and property portfolio, while Dre'Quan Priest is said to be an aspiring music mogul who runs Only Raw Records and is focused on building his label's reputation in the local music scene. Real Dimez is a rap duo made up of Bae-Luxe and Roxy. They are described as using their time shaking down dealers to fund their music careers and grow their social media following. They are signed to Only Raw Records. Raul Bautista is described as a seasoned bank robber who is always on the hunt for new talent. How much is 'GTA 6' going to cost? There's still no official price and Take-Two bosses refused to be drawn on revealing how much it will cost despite being asked about it by investors during the most recent earnings call. While rumours have suggested the game could cost up to $150 (£120) due to its reported $1bn to $2bn budget, that seems unlikely. The price of games is rising though, with Nintendo the first to up the price of one of its star digital games to $80 (£75) with Mario Kart World. Microsoft confirmed it will be following suit and doing the same with some of its first-party titles over the pre-Christmas shopping period. There has been speculation Rockstar is likely to follow suit, however Mafia: The Old Country, published by sister Rockstar company 2K, is being sold at $49.99 (£44.99) and Zelnick said in Take-Two's most recent earnings call the company is focused on giving gamers value for money through its variable pricing model. What console will 'GTA 6' be on, and is 'GTA 6' cross-platform? GTA 6 is officially coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on 26 May 2026. Rockstar has not confirmed a PC release, and there's no mention yet of a version for PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch 2. A PC version will likely come later, based on Rockstar's usual release pattern. Cross-platform play has not been confirmed. Rockstar hasn't said anything specific about the Nintendo Switch 2, but Zelnick has previously said the Switch's audience has broadened and that 'we actually would fully expect to support Switch [2]', though GTA 6 was not mentioned by name. If it does come to the Switch 2, it'll almost certainly be well after the main launch. There's worse news for 4K support and 60fps. In 2024, Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter said the PS5 Pro was unlikely to run GTA 6 at 60fps, explaining that the series has always pushed the CPU hard. Since the PS5 Pro uses the same CPU as the base PS5, experts believe it will likely be locked to 30fps at launch, with possible upgrades later. GTA 5 for just £10, saving you £10.
