GTA 6 Release Set for 2025: New Protagonist, Huge Map, and Steep Hardware Requirements

April 15, 2025
GTA 6 Release Set for 2025: New Protagonist, Huge Map, and Steep Hardware Requirements
  • Rockstar Games is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) on September 17, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC version expected to follow in 2026.

  • The game will take players back to Vice City, now part of a larger fictional state called Leonida, featuring a sprawling open-world map that includes diverse environments such as beaches, towns, and swamps.

  • GTA 6 will introduce two lead characters, including Lucia, the franchise's first female protagonist, and will feature enhancements in AI, stealth mechanics, and police chase systems.

  • Fans can look forward to a second trailer for GTA 6, which is expected to provide more details about the storyline, characters, and gameplay features.

  • In India, the standard edition of GTA 6 is projected to cost around Rs 5,999, while special editions may reach Rs 7,299; internationally, the base price is anticipated to be approximately $100.

  • A potential Collector's Edition of GTA 6 may be priced between $250 and $300, which is comparable to the cost of a new gaming console.

  • For optimal performance, players will need robust hardware, with recommended specifications including Intel Core i9-10900K or Ryzen 9 5900X CPUs, 32GB RAM, and RTX 3080 or RX 6800XT graphics cards, along with SSD storage that supports DirectStorage.

  • PC gamers will face significant hardware requirements to run GTA 6, with minimum specifications including Windows 11, Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPUs, 16GB RAM, and RTX 3060 or RX 6600XT graphics cards.

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