GTA 6 Trailer: All you need to know about the game

A surprise, ahead-of-schedule release of the first teaser for "Grand Theft Auto VI" on YouTube on Monday promised a 2025 release date for the most recent entry in the wildly successful video game franchise.

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According to reports, the video game will take place in the made-up city of Vice City, which is similar to Miami. It also looks like it will have the first playable female character in the franchise.

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Take-Two claims that the entire Grand Theft Auto franchise has sold an astounding 410 million copies to date.

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According to Wedbush analyst Nick McKay, the game's predecessor GTA V and its current online multiplayer expansion have made close to $10 billion in sales.

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But in just ten hours, the clip has already received 52 million views.

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In 2025, Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released and playable on platforms such as the Play Station 5, X Box Series, and S Series.

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