It’s been a long time coming, but the latest installment of the popular video game Grand Theft Auto finally has a new release date. While the highly anticipated GTA 6 won’t be dropping until next year, Rockstar Games, the creators of the action-adventure game, recently released more details, revealing they are leaning into hip-hop more than ever with the latest edition.
GTA 6 Goes Hip-Hop
On Tuesday (May 6), an updated trailer was released for the forthcoming game, which can be seen below, as well as more particulars. GTA 6 will follow the criminal duo of Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos and their exploits in Vice City. As a new addition to the game, the creators will introduce Only Raw Records, a new hip-hop label founded by characters Dre’Quan Priest and Boobie Ike. It will also include rappers Bae-Luxe and Roxy, a musical duo signed to the label as Real Dimez.
Some fans online believe the fictional group was inspired by the City Girls. There is also speculation that Megan Thee Stallion could be in the game.
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GTA 6 Release Date Revealed
Fans have been waiting over a decade for the new GTA game, as GTA V dropped all the way back in September of 2013. Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026.
“With every game we have released, the goal has been to try and exceed your expectations and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception,” the company recently said in a statement. “We hope you understand we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.”
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Check out screenshots from the upcoming GTA 6 game and check out the trailer below.
