Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe

August 23, 2026 Andrew Webster

Still from Grand Theft Auto VI

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How it started

Four years ago, fans got a long-awaited look at Grand Theft Auto VI with a huge cache of videos that showed off Rockstar's latest open-world epic. There were 90 videos in total, providing a glimpse at the next-generation take on Vice City, introducing the game's new dual protagonists, and generally showing off the crime-fueled mayhem the series is known for. …

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