when did they announce gta 6

Rockstar first confirmed GTA 6 in early 2022, and then formally announced it with the title and trailer in late 2023.

Key dates at a glance

• Initial confirmation:
  Rockstar quietly confirmed that “the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series” (what everyone calls GTA 6) was in February 2022 , via a community update stating that development was “well underway.”

• Formal announcement (the “real” reveal):
  GTA 6 was formally revealed in December 2023 , when Rockstar dropped the first official trailer and logo, confirming the title Grand Theft Auto VI and the Vice City-style setting.

• Current status (for context):
  After delays, GTA 6 is now scheduled to release on 19 November 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PC expected later.

So if you mean “when did they announce GTA 6 as a game in development?” – that was February 2022.
If you mean “when did they do the big public reveal with trailer and name?” – that was December 2023.

TL;DR:

• “We’re making the next GTA” → February 2022.

• Full-on GTA 6 reveal trailer and title → December 2023.

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