Grand Theft Auto 6 was first officially announced as being in development in February 2022 , when Rockstar Games confirmed that the next Grand Theft Auto was “well underway” in a community update.

Key dates at a glance

  • Initial confirmation (development announced): February 2022.
  • Full reveal of the game (title, setting, etc.): December 2023, when GTA 6 was formally revealed.

So if the question is “when was GTA 6 announced,” most fans point to February 2022 as the moment Rockstar officially acknowledged GTA 6’s development, with December 2023 as the big public reveal with trailers and full details.

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