Overview

• Grand Theft Auto 6 is officially set to release on May 26, 2026, after more than a decade of development starting in 2014.
• The game’s budget reportedly ranges between $1–2 billion, potentially making it the most expensive video game ever produced.
• GTA 6 will feature an expansive open world set in the fictional state of Leonida, with multiple cities and two protagonists, including the series' first non-optional female lead, Lucia Caminos.
• A major 2022 leak by 'teapotuberhacker' revealed early footage, leading to legal action and the hacker's arrest, highlighting the challenges of maintaining secrecy during development.
• GTA V’s unprecedented $8.6 billion revenue underscores the high financial stakes, with expectations that GTA 6 will quickly recoup its record-breaking investment.