Few titles carry as much weight as the Grand Theft Auto franchise. Now, after much speculation and myriad of rumors, there's an enticing whisper making rounds online: Rockstar Games might soon announce Grand Theft Auto VI on October 26.
One self-styled insider, Chris Marx, known by his online handle MarxxChris, lit up X with a claim, "I can now confirm that Grand Theft Auto VI announcement is set to release on 26 October 2023."
Chris isn't a new player in the leaking game. He has a track record for correctly hinting at certain announcements. It isn't clear whether his GTA 6 revelation is fact or fiction, but with past predictions like Payday 3 and Dragon's Dogma II coming true, one can't help but raise an eyebrow in curiosity.
A quick search over the internet paints a picture of divided thoughts and opinions. On one hand, some remain hopeful, crossing fingers that Rockstar finally breaks its silence. Some note it's high time, given it's been a good five years since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2. On the flip side, skeptics who've been down this road one too many times are wary of getting their hopes up too high.
Adding another layer to the speculation is Rockstar's own behavior. The company's X account has been silent, unusually so. Historically, they've had a flair for the dramatic, often using silence as a precursor to big announcements. But then again, with a history of unexpected tweets and unpredictable moves, predicting Rockstar's next play is akin to reading tea leaves at the bottom of a cup.