Grand Theft Auto VI - A Timeline of Events

[Len Lfc]

On 10/16/2019 at 10:57 PM, Len Lfc said:

came accross this article from Kotaku while doing some research. I thought it was pretty cool, but clearly I like stuff like that lol. What are everybodies thoughts on a GTA VI timeline of events? Would be similar to this, but strictly for legitimate leaks and announcemnts. Would obviously have to wait until an official announcement too. 

A while back, I came upon the idea to archive a timeline of events, detailing everything that happened regarding Grand Theft Auto VI, in an effort to better remember how Rockstar Games handled GTA VI. Having it archived, dated and time stamped helps preserve this knowledge for future GTA games and forum members when trying to predict when future games may come and how they may be handled.

 

Screenshots, links, and saved images and videos are always appreciated. Many things are taken down or lost over time.

 

Handy link to the Leak Archive, as requested by @eyman

 

 

Friday, February 4th 2022 @ 3pm GMT

Rockstar officially confirm that the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is in development.

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What’s Next

With the unprecedented longevity of GTAV, we know many of you have been asking us about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. With every new project we embark on, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we have previously delivered — and we are pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is well underway. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are ready, so please stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for official details.

On behalf of our entire team, we thank you all for your support and cannot wait to step into the future with you!

- Rockstar Games

Grand Theft Auto Community Update

 

 

 

Thursday, July 7th 2022 @ 5:30pm BST

Rockstar once again mention the development of the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.

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Over the past few years, we have been steadily moving more development resources towards the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series — understanding more than ever the need to exceed players’ expectations and for this next entry to be the best it can possibly be — and as a result, we are in the process of making some changes to how we support Red Dead Online.

Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Online Community Update

The Latest on What’s to Come this Summer and Beyond

 

Monday, September 19th 2022 @ 2:10pm BST

Rockstar Games comment on the GTA VI leak.

 

Wednesday, May 17th 2023 @ 9:30pm BST

Q4 2023 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Earnings Conference Call. A potential GTA VI release window is revealed.

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• In Fiscal 2025, we expect to enter this new era by launching several groundbreaking titles that we believe will set new standards in our industry and enable us to achieve over $8 billion in Net Bookings and over $1 billion in Adjusted Unrestricted Operating Cash Flow. We expect to sustain this momentum by delivering additional growth in our operating results in Fiscal 2026 and beyond

[source]

Take-Two's Fiscal year 2025 runs from April 2024 to March 2025. Giving us a potential release date window for Grand Theft Auto VI. Delays notwithstanding.

 

For additional context, check out this fantastic article from @Spider-Vice

TAKE-TWO EXPECTING LARGE NET BOOKINGS INCREASE FOR FISCAL 2025

Edited May 18 by Len Lfc
Updated to mention Take-Two's Q4 2023 Earnings Call

[Superdays]

History in the making! I wonder when the first trailer will release.

[Spider-Vice]

This reminds me of when I did my Rockstar Time during the GTA V news drought but then I gave up on it as way WAY too much stuff started coming out at once.  

[Kerminator369]

41 minutes ago, Spider-Vice said:

This reminds me of when I did my Rockstar Time during the GTA V news drought but then I gave up on it as way WAY too much stuff started coming out at once.  

i actually remember that lol were you a mod back then?

Edited February 6, 2022 by Kerminator369

[Americana]

Remember to archive the first negative comment about the game.

[Spider-Vice]

47 minutes ago, Kerminator369 said:

i actually remember that lol were you a mod back then?

Not yet, nope, but I was an avid poster and helped around with reporting posts etc.

[Kirsty]

To new beginnings 

[ThirstyHyena]

8 minutes ago, Spider-Vice said:

Not yet, nope, but I was an avid poster and helped around with reporting posts etc.

Yeah it's great seeing you and Kirsty as admins now, well deserved. Can you sticky this thread instead of the simulators since I didn't hold my word and put all the old sims together with new edits, but I will tomorrow.

[Kerminator369]

2 hours ago, Spider-Vice said:

Not yet, nope, but I was an avid poster and helped around with reporting posts etc.

You were a lot like Len back then. Your sig used to keep me up to date with all the info that I missed throughout all the previews 

[Len Lfc]

11 hours ago, Spider-Vice said:

This reminds me of when I did my Rockstar Time during the GTA V news drought but then I gave up on it as way WAY too much stuff started coming out at once.  

I have foolishly undertaken a task while under the influence of hype.

7 hours ago, Kerminator369 said:

You were a lot like Len back then. Your sig used to keep me up to date with all the info that I missed throughout all the previews 

When I was a kid, my teach asked me; "What do you want to be when you grow up" I said; "I want to be like Spider-Vice!"

My teacher asked; "Who tf is that, kid?" I said; "I don't know, either, this doesn't make any sense. But it'll make a funny joke on a forum in a few weeks or so"

[Kerminator369]

1 hour ago, Len Lfc said:

 

When I was a kid, my teach asked me; "What do you want to be when you grow up" I said; "I want to be like Spider-Vice!"

My teacher asked; "Who tf is that, kid?" I said; "I don't know, either, this doesn't make any sense. But it'll make a funny joke on a forum in a few weeks or so"

The teacher? You guessed it. Albert Einstein 

[Spider-Vice]

1 hour ago, Len Lfc said:

I have foolishly undertaken a task while under the influence of hype.

You can do this!  Might be able to help if needed when everything starts coming in, like old times.

 

1 hour ago, Len Lfc said:

"What do you want to be when you grow up" I said; "I want to be like Spider-Vice!"

[Len Lfc]

10 minutes ago, Spider-Vice said:

You can do this!  Might be able to help if needed when everything starts coming in, like old times.

Everyone is welcome to help. Once it really gets going, things can be easy to miss. However, the goal is more about official Rockstar related news and announcements. But still, having dates and such for when previews happen, etc, is always good.

Help formatting it will be good, too lol

[ClimateLockdowns]

Enjoy the hype I was 21 in 2011 i'm 32 in April, when GTA VII comes around i'll most likely be in my mid 40s

[Orthur]

18 hours ago, Kerminator369 said:

i actually remember that lol were you a mod back then?

 

14 hours ago, Kerminator369 said:

You were a lot like Len back then. 

Hmm

 

That reminds me of something from long ago...

@uNi Len for mod when? 

[HOW'S ANNIE?]

Now that Spider mentions it, anyone around back in the day will remember Rockstar first teased GTA V in an Asked & Answered article less than a month before the actual announcement.

 

 

“When are we going to see a new GTA????? #bestgameever” - received via Twitter
“When's the new grand theft auto coming out?” - received via Twitter

Big, big shout to all Grand Theft Auto fans worldwide who we know are anxious to hear about what’s next for the franchise but we don’t have any news at this time.
All we can say is, right now, we’re focused on our next upcoming releases which are Max Payne 3 as well as L.A. Noire for PC, Red Dead Redemption Game of the Year Edition and Max Payne for mobile devices. When and if we have anything to report regarding the Grand Theft Auto franchise, you know that we’ll do so here at the Newswire or on our Twitter or Facebook.

Edited February 6, 2022 by HOW'S ANNIE?

[Len Lfc]

16 minutes ago, HOW'S ANNIE? said:

Now that Spider mentions it, anyone around back in the day will remember Rockstar first teased GTA V in an Asked & Answered article less than a month before the actual announcement.

 

 

“When are we going to see a new GTA????? #bestgameever” - received via Twitter
“When's the new grand theft auto coming out?” - received via Twitter

Big, big shout to all Grand Theft Auto fans worldwide who we know are anxious to hear about what’s next for the franchise but we don’t have any news at this time.
All we can say is, right now, we’re focused on our next upcoming releases which are Max Payne 3 as well as L.A. Noire for PC, Red Dead Redemption Game of the Year Edition and Max Payne for mobile devices. When and if we have anything to report regarding the Grand Theft Auto franchise, you know that we’ll do so here at the Newswire or on our Twitter or Facebook.

Yeah, I've brought that up a few times, over the past couple of years. Mostly in reference to GTA III's 20th Anniversary. But I've brought it up again a few times, since Friday, too! You just never know with Rockstar, right..?

[eyman]

Can you post a link to your GTA VI leaks timeline Thead/Post. Might be useful in the future.

I just realised it's tagged sorry.

Edited February 6, 2022 by eyman

[Len Lfc]

3 minutes ago, eyman said:

@Len Lfc Can you post a link to your GTA VI leaks timeline Thead/Post. Might be useful in the future.

That one is pinned, already. So it should always be handy at the top. But yeah, I may edit it in.

[Riccoo]

@Len Lfc your service to this community is extremely appreciated, I’m sure many would agree. Cheers

[Len Lfc]

Not to unnecessarily bump this topic. But just to inform that I haven't forgotten about this, and I've updated the post with Take-Two's recent earnings call forecast. That is all