The last game in the super popular Grand Theft Auto (GTA) franchise was launched in 2013. GTA V was universally praised at launch and was a hit with the fans and critics alike. The game sold over 145 million copies since its launch and estimates for 42 per cent of the franchise’s total sales.

The Fans waiting for the follow-up may have to wait for GTA VI as far away as they thought. According to YouTuber Tom Henderson, the game is aiming for a launch window of 2025. He also described some fascinating details about the game, such as multiple warriors like GTA V, with one of them expected to be a tech-savvy female character who will be the ‘brains’ behind a new group.

One of the reasons for the late launch date for the game is that Rockstar is focusing massively on “employee well-being”. This is a good thing as it allows developers to work at a comfortable speed and not fall into the ‘crunch’ trap that negatively impacts mental and physical well-being.

We have also seen the negative impacts of rushing out a game like the infamous Cyberpunk 2077 launch. It makes sense that Rockstar won’t take that risk and will announce a release date when it is comfortable with one. Besides, both GTA V and GTA Online have been enormous successes for Rockstar and along with Red Dead Redemption 2, they have enough in the bank without having to worry about hurrying to come back in the market.