'Grand Theft Auto 6' Release Date, News and Updates: Development Finally Starting? Upcoming Game may Come for VR Platform
The hit underground crime video game franchise "Grand Theft Auto" is no doubt one of the most successful in the industry. With the fifth iteration released way back in 2013, fans are now clamoring for the "Grand Theft Auto 6".
Development Finally Begins?
The production and development of "Grand Theft Auto 6" has been reported for quite some time now. Many speculations suggest that game developer Rockstar Games had already pulled the plug on the beloved action adventure video game franchise. This news comes after the spread of rumors that the company will be focusing more on the "Grand Theft Auto 5" instead.
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However, with the release of the Bikers DLC for "Grand Theft Auto 5", the developers now have more time to work on the next installment. There is still no official word from Rockstar Games though, as details on the development of the "Grand Theft Auto 6" are still murky. However, the company may have already confirmed a possible release date for the game.
2018 Release?
According to a report, Rockstar Games will be featuring the upcoming "Grand Theft Auto 6" during the 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3. This event has been the go-to place of game developers and publishers when announcing or teasing new games and game content.
This now sets the motion of development for "Grand Theft Auto 6", with predictions of the game's release now being set at 2018. Speculations suggest that Rockstar Games had intentionally delayed the development of the sequel as their latest installment is still raking in money for the company. As with any business, juicing out all the possible revenues from the current installment is still a priority.
Looking into the Future
However, this news could only get better for the fans and gamers. If the reports are true that the developers would be releasing "Grand Theft Auto 6" on 2018, then VR and 4K technologies for video games would have been much more refined and perfected by then.
This only means that "Grand Theft Auto 6" may be able to finally take advantage of the new technological innovations in its game mechanics to further immerse the gamers into its world. The PlayStation VR and PlayStation 4 Pro are the obvious platforms considered as the models for these technologies.
Other rumors suggest that "Grand Theft Auto 6" will be featuring actress Eva Mendez as the lead female protagonist. There have also been reports that the game may arrive together with Rockstar Games' other upcoming hit title, "Red Dead Redemption 2". If this were true, then the developers and the fans alike are in for some treat when both games finally arrive.
