After years of anticipation, Rockstar Games has finally confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) is in active development, with a release date set for fall 2025. The news comes after a series of leaks, rumors, and updates that have kept fans on the edge of their seats.

In December 2023, Rockstar released the first trailer for GTA VI, which revealed the game's setting in Vice City and introduced a new female protagonist, Lucia. The trailer's release was initially planned for December 5, but a leak prompted Rockstar to release it earlier than intended. Despite the leak, the trailer has broken viewership records on YouTube, with over 72 million views in just 24 hours.

In addition to the trailer, there have been several gameplay leaks, including a massive leak of 90 videos in September 2022. The leak, which was attributed to a hacker known as "teapotuberhacker," showed a female playable character and lined up with earlier reports that GTA VI would feature a female protagonist influenced by Bonnie and Clyde.

Rockstar has been working to improve its internal culture since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, which was marred by reports of poor working conditions at the studio. According to Bloomberg, morale at the company has improved significantly, and the development of GTA VI is being managed to minimize crunch time for employees.

In other GTA-related news, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, has confirmed that GTA V has sold over 210 million copies globally, making it one of the best-selling games of all time. The company also announced that GTA Online will no longer support Rockstar Editor on old-gen consoles, starting February 24.

Rockstar has also made headlines for its decision to implement a return-to-office policy, requiring employees to work from the office five days a week starting in April. The move is seen as a bid to improve security and productivity, but it may be a hard sell for employees who have grown accustomed to remote work.

With GTA VI's release date fast approaching, fans are eagerly anticipating more information about the game's story, gameplay, and features. While Rockstar has remained tight-lipped about the details, one thing is certain: GTA VI is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated games of the year.