The hype around Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is reaching new heights as leaks, rumors, and early pre-orders start surfacing online. Rockstar Games has officially confirmed a Fall 2025 release, but some retailers have jumped ahead, accepting pre-orders even before an official announcement.
Meanwhile, leaks hint at possible system requirements, a massive open-world map, and a premium price tag, making GTA 6 one of the most expensive games in history. Here’s everything we know so far.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Begin Before Official Announcement
A Malaysian gaming retailer, Gamers Hideout, has already started accepting pre-orders for GTA 6, charging RM14.90 (around ₹290) as a deposit. The store has even displayed placeholder game boxes, further fueling the excitement.
However, Rockstar Games has not yet announced an official pre-order date. Based on past trends, pre-orders typically open a few months before launch, so fans should wait for official confirmation before placing orders.
GTA 6 Release Date: What We Know So Far
Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar parent company, has confirmed that GTA 6 is set for a late 2025 release. However, CEO Strauss Zelnick has hinted that unexpected delays could still occur.
A recent leak suggests a possible launch date of September 17, 2025, though Rockstar has not confirmed this.
Interestingly, Josef Fares, the founder of Hazelight Studios, recently joked that no other game, including his own upcoming title, Split Fiction, would stand a chance at winning Game of the Year if GTA 6 releases in 2025. His comment suggests confidence in Rockstar’s timeline, but given the game’s massive scale, a potential delay remains a possibility.
GTA 6 Price Leaks: Could It Be the Most Expensive Game Ever?
Industry expert Matthew Ball, in his report “The State of Video Gaming in 2025,” has speculated that GTA 6 could be priced above $100.
For India, leaks suggest that the base edition could cost around ₹5,999, while special editions could go up to ₹7,299 or higher. However, Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed these prices yet.
GTA 6 System Requirements (Leaked Specs)
While Rockstar has not shared official system requirements, leaks suggest GTA 6 will demand high-end hardware for smooth gameplay. Expected PC specifications include:
🔹 Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
🔹 Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
🔹 RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended)
🔹 Storage: At least 150GB of free space
🔹 OS: Windows 10 with DirectX 12
GTA 6 is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, but there is no word on a PC release yet. Based on Rockstar’s history, a delayed PC launch seems likely.
GTA 6 Map & Gameplay: What’s New?
The first official GTA 6 trailer confirmed that the game will take players back to Vice City, now set in the fictional state of Leonida.
Leaked gameplay footage from 2022 revealed that GTA 6 will feature two main protagonists—Jason and Lucia. Reports also suggest that the game will include a huge open-world map, expanding beyond Vice City into Florida-inspired rural areas, swamps, and new locations.
With speculation that a second GTA 6 trailer could drop soon, more official details, including pre-order information, may be revealed later this year.
Final Thoughts: GTA 6 Hype Reaches New Heights
With GTA 6 shaping up to be Rockstar’s biggest and most ambitious game yet, the anticipation is higher than ever.
Between early pre-orders, leaked system requirements, a possible $100+ price tag, and a massive open-world experience, fans are eagerly waiting for official updates from Rockstar.
As we move closer to the Fall 2025 release, expect more details, trailers, and pre-order announcements in the coming months. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on GTA 6!
