Today, December 5, marks the one-year anniversary of the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Since then, Rockstar Games has remained silent, with parent company Take-Two offering minimal updates on the highly anticipated open-world game. Some fans had hoped for a second trailer or more information on this anniversary, especially after spotting potential clues in recent GTA Online updates. However, no such announcements have been made yet, though the day is still young.

A quick recap reveals that on December 1, 2023, Rockstar announced the release of the first GTA 6 trailer for 9 AM ET on December 5. However, the trailer leaked early in low quality, prompting Rockstar to officially release it on December 4. The trailer showcased Vice City, reminiscent of Miami, and hinted at a Bonnie and Clyde-style narrative with two main characters. Set to Tom Petty's 'Love Is A Long Road,' fans speculated about the story's direction based on the lyrics.

If Rockstar follows its usual pattern, fans can expect an announcement about the second trailer, followed by its release. However, the early leak of the first trailer might have altered Rockstar's strategy. Despite this, a second trailer is inevitable, given Rockstar's history of impressive cinematic trailers. Beyond story trailers, Rockstar is likely to release more in-depth gameplay trailers to build hype and encourage immediate purchases.

While some speculate that the next trailer might debut at Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards on December 12, others argue that Rockstar doesn't need such a platform. The event takes place on December 12, so we'll soon see how it unfolds. Fans continue to scour GTA Online for clues about GTA 6, demonstrating their hunger for new information.

In February, Rockstar confirmed that most staff would return to the office full-time to enhance security and efficiency, following a significant leak in 2022. This move was met with resistance from some employees, who argued that working from home posed no security risk. Additionally, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA video game actor strike has raised concerns about potential delays, though GTA 6 is unaffected as it entered development before September 2023.

The question of GTA 6's price remains uncertain. Take-Two was among the first to raise game prices to $70, but there's no evidence that GTA 6 will exceed this. Instead, Rockstar might focus on special editions and in-game monetization. Given GTA 5's successful GTA Online mode, it's almost certain that GTA 6 will include a similar feature.

Analysts predict that GTA 6 and the Switch 2 could help revive the video game industry in 2025. Martyn Ware of Heaven 17 criticized Rockstar for offering $7,500 to use his song in GTA 6, calling the offer 'pathetic.' Additionally, Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick addressed concerns about GTA 6's performance on the Xbox Series S, assuring fans that the game would be optimized for all platforms.

Despite not yet being released, GTA 6 has already won the 'Most Wanted Game' award at the Golden Joysticks. A developer teased 'absolutely mind-blowing' features, adding to the game's anticipation. GTA 6 is officially set for release in Fall 2025, with Take-Two committed to this date. While delays are common in the industry, GTA 6 has not yet faced any public delays.

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