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Updated · The Guardian · Aug 31
Grand Theft Auto VI Returns After 10 Years in Development, Reviving Vice City
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Aug 31

Grand Theft Auto VI Returns After 10 Years in Development, Reviving Vice City

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Aug 31

Summary

  • Grand Theft Auto VI is back after roughly 10 years in development and several delays, making Rockstar’s long-awaited return to one of gaming’s biggest franchises.
  • Vice City again anchors the game, with protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos cast as a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style criminal pair taking on the city’s underworld.
  • Rockstar’s latest footage and description point to a vibrant, expansive and overtly sensual setting, signaling a broader, more modern take on the series’ Miami-inspired locale.
  • The release stands out in a crowded upcoming slate that also includes Marvel’s Wolverine, Control Resonant and a new Fire Emblem, underscoring how central GTA VI remains to the games calendar.

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