Grand Theft Auto VI, scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X sometime in 2025, has secured its first award from PlayStation.
The hype surrounding GTA 6 is hardly surprising, considering its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, released in 2013, has become the second best-selling game ever and the most successful entertainment product of all time. With the weight of high expectations, Rockstar Games seems to have struck the right chord, as indicated by the debut trailer for GTA VI, which has captivated audiences globally.
PlayStation, in its annual awards ceremony, acknowledged the immense anticipation for GTA VI by awarding it “Most Anticipated PlayStation Game of 2024 and Beyond”, which is a big deal – it’s not exclusive to the platform and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which won Most Anticipated Game award at this year’s The Game Awards, is coming out in February 2024. This only just goes to show just how big of a deal GTA 6 is – it’s topping charts well before its release.
The trailer’s release set a record with over 150 million views in just two weeks, highlighting the immense popularity of the GTA series. PlayStation’s accolade recognizes the game’s potential to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience, with rich, next-gen visuals, especially on the PS5 platform.
Ironically, there are rumors that Sony will release the PS5 Pro in late 2024 and bundle it with GTA 6 when it comes out a year later, which makes sense – an mid-cycle upgrade to the PS5 would be one of the best ways to showcase its improved capabilities.
Nevertheless, this shouldn’t be the peak of GTA 6’s hype. If anything, this is just the start. Ever since the leaks from last year, the anticipation for GTA 6 has only built up and the records its been setting so far prove we’re far from its climax. Not to mention, Rockstar’s commitment to perfection and the promise of a gaming experience for the ages fuel the growing expectations.
GTA 6’s main appeal is that it isn’t limited to typical gamers – it’s a popular game even among a wider demographic. It’s a game that caters to those who typically don’t play video games on consoles and PC. In fact, you could argue that the surge in PS5 sales right now is partly due to the GTA 6 trailer’s release.
While the gaming landscape has evolved significantly since the last GTA release over a decade ago, all the talks about GTA 6 suggest that the franchise continues to and will continue to hold a special place.
Its release during this generation’s peak is expected to be a monumental event, surpassing expectations and setting, as per Take-Two Interactive, a creative benchmark in the entertainment industry.
GTA VI’s significance extends beyond just its gameplay and graphics; it’s a trendsetter for the next decade of gaming. The expectations are not just for a successful game but for groundbreaking features and innovations that will captivate a new generation of gamers.
For now though, we’ll have to settle with its reference-filled trailer, which showcases a next-gen version of Vice City in all of its neon-lit glory. Finally, the internet believes that it’s found a part of the GTA 6 map and you wouldn’t believe where it is.
