GTA 6 release date tipped: 5 things to expect

GTA 6 will feature the legendary map inspired by Florida, Vice City, including swamps, beaches, and urban areas.

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It introduces Lucia, the series' first female protagonist, in a duo-storyline with a male partner.

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Expected system requirements include Intel Core i7 8700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti, 8GB RAM, and 150GB storage.

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It is expected to release on September 17, 2025, first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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GTA 6 is expected to launch in India for under Rs 10,000, and the expected pricing is Rs 8,999.

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