Leaked GTA 6 Footage Offers First Look at Game's Massive Cityscape
Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) remains shrouded in mystery, but a leaked gameplay video is offering the first glimpse at the game's vast open world.
The poor-quality footage, originally posted on TikTok but since removed, depicts an expansive cityscape filled with towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and winding highways.
According to private messages from the leaker following the video’s removal, GTA 6's city will be a staggering two times larger than the sprawling metropolis of Los Santos from 2013's GTA V. A lake will also be situated in the middle of the map. This lines up with long-standing rumours that GTA 6 will be set in Vice City, Rockstar's fictional version of Miami, Florida.
The leaker also claims approximately 70% of buildings within the city will feature detailed interiors that players can enter and explore.
This suggests dramatic improvements in scale and immersion compared to previous series entries. Based on the footage and details, GTA 6 is shaping up to deliver Rockstar's most ambitious and realized open world when it eventually launches.
Multiple Major Cities
Another key detail from the leaker is GTA 6 will contain not just one massive city, but three distinct major urban areas along with four supporting sub-cities. The complete gameplay map is said to be double the size of the combined landmass of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. This points to an unprecedented amount of environmental diversity and scope for missions and activities.
Given Vice City’s rumoured Florida inspiration, the additional cities could take influence from other southeastern locales like New Orleans. But some fans speculate one city may be based on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil or a location outside the United States. Rockstar could unveil further clues within the official trailer coming tomorrow.
New GTA 6 footage has allegedly been leaked, showing the vast cityscape and skyscrapers of Vice City. pic.twitter.com/wkW69NwHdJ
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Enhanced Visuals and Immersion
Despite the leaked video's distorted quality, the demonstrated graphics, lighting, textures, and overall level of detail already appear markedly improved from GTA V's much-praised visuals. This aligns with expectations for the power of next-gen PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S hardware.
When combined with the massively expanded cityscape featuring immense enterable buildings and seamless interior spaces, GTA 6 seems set to deliver unprecedented immersion. Gamers may finally realize the long-imagined potential of fully inhabiting and interacting with a dynamic fictional metropolis.
Fall 2024 Release Date?
As per the leaker, Rockstar is targeting a fall 2024 release window for GTA 6 on both consoles and PCs. This prolonged development cycle points to a game of unprecedented size and polish for the legendary franchise. However, the source states the PC version specifically could see a delayed launch up to one year following the console releases.
Pre-orders for GTA 6 will allegedly open shortly after the debut trailer tomorrow i.e. December 5th. Fans should finally gain key details like platforms, editions, pricing, and the all-important release date.
The excitement for GTA 6 continues to build ahead of Rockstar's official reveal. And an unlikely leak has uncovered what may be our first look at the game's ambitiously realized next-gen open world in action. But until Rockstar corroborates details, fans would be wise to temper expectations and anticipate changes. Still, the leaked footage and scale should thrill gamers awaiting their long-overdue return to GTA excitement.