Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto series has a massive following and is known for introducing groundbreaking features with each latest game.
When GTA 5 was released, it made over $1 billion in just the first three days. Fans think sufficiently time has passed since the last release. Some even think Rockstar might not continue with the franchise after GTA 6.
Here are some rumors we discovered on the internet related to GTA VII, as well as from the latest news.
Release date
Everyone wants to know the release dates for future versions of Grand Theft Auto, but Rockstar Games holds this report secret and avoids publicizing it.
During an interview last Thursday at the TD Cowen 52nd Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was questioned about the increasing interval between game releases. The host showed an example, to which Zelnick interjected with “GTA 7,” sparking curiosity.
Zelnick discussed the missing PC version and GTA VI’s prospect, emphasizing the franchise’s evolution and huge success, with the GTA V trailer shattering records. He highlighted the necessity to deliver a perfect game to capitalize on this anticipation.
Rockstar seeks to avoid long interval between the release
The host then questioned about the future beyond GTA VI, to which Zelnick jokingly interjected, “GTA 7?” The host continued, suggesting Rockstar aims to avoid another long gap between releases, expand their live service component, and explore other projects over the next decade.
The question was whether achieving these goals was a matter of resources or other issues.
Even without an official announcement, there are many guesses about the release dates of GTA 6 and GTA 7. Some sources predict Rockstar will release GTA 6 in 2023, but we estimate it will come out in 2024 or 2025. As for GTA 7, Rockstar has not announced an exact release date yet, but based on past trends, they will likely release it by 2028.
Characters and features
According to Leslie Benzies, ex-president of Rockstar Games, developers have many great ideas for the next 45 years of games. One major idea is changing the main character.
While previous GTA games featured a single protagonist, GTA V expanded this with multiple protagonists. In GTA VI, one of the main characters might be a woman. As the head writer mentioned they have long considered introducing a female character. Therefore, we can expect something extraordinary from the developers in GTA 7.
Expected location
As always, GTA 7’s main action will unfold in a city with a fictional name but a real-world prototype. Developers hinted they might not limit the game to the American continent. And the game’s area could be much more extensive than in previous series. Expect a huge variety of cars, motorcycles, helicopters, airplanes, bicycles, and other modes of transport.
Additionally, developers are considering bringing together all the past cities, allowing players to travel freely between them. With each series expanding the game world, GTA 7 might feature several cities or even states, including Los Santos, Vice City, and Liberty City.
