Rockstar's GTA VI Silence Is Now Longer Than Ever

The silence since GTA VI's first trailer is now longer than GTA V and RDR 2's wait for official screenshots. Can we expect an official update soon?

On December 5th, 2023, Rockstar Games released the highly anticipated first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI. As of today, 258 days have passed without any further updates from the developer, leaving fans increasingly anxious about the game's progress.

This extended silence is not unprecedented for Rockstar. Grand Theft Auto V experienced a 253-day gap between its first trailer and the release of the first official screenshots. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 went 214 days from its initial trailer to the first release of in-game images. However, in the modern age of social media and instant information, such a prolonged period without news has sparked concern among the gaming community.



Rumors circulating on social media suggest that GTA VI might be facing development challenges, potentially pushing its release beyond the projected Fall 2025 window. Although Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, continues to assure investors that the game is on track for its scheduled release, some gamers fear a potential delay into 2026 and the lack of communication from Rockstar only adds fuel to these fires. The silence could indicate potential issues, or it may simply just reflect a shift in their marketing strategy for the game. Either way, given the franchise's immense popularity, GTA VI is almost certain to break records upon release, regardless of its pre-launch advertising campaign.

It's crazy to believe that Rockstar once managed to develop, advertise and release GTA: Vice City in just a year following GTA III's launch. Now, nearly a year has passed since we last heard anything about GTA VI which highlights how much the scale and complexity of modern game development have evolved.



When do you think we'll next hear from Rockstar Games and do you still have faith the game will launch in Fall 2025?