A strange listing appeared on the PlayStation Store for a game called “Grand Taking Ages VI,” which was set for release in May 2025. Despite the name, this isn’t the much-anticipatedGrand Theft Auto 6. Instead, it’s a parody game described as “the most anticipated game about making the most anticipated game.” The listing seems to come from a fictitious developer called Violarte, which has led to speculation about whether or not the title is real.
The artwork forGrand Taking Ages 6looks almost as though it is AI-generated, and the developer’s website is full of odd information, making it seem like a prank.The game’s concept is about the struggles of running a game studio, such as dealing with unhappy fans, corporate pressures, and the delays that often happen in game development.Although the game listing has since been removed, it briefly allowed players to add it to their wishlists, which made this joke listing seem all the more real.
Just How Long Have We Been Waiting For GTA 6?
Has It Really Been That Long Since GTA V?
The satirical game that mocks the long wait forGrand Theft Auto 6did a good job of showing how long fans have waited for its release.Grand Theft Auto 6came out in 2013 and was a huge success, leading to many updates and expansions. However, the time betweenGTA VandGTA 6has lasted 11 years so far. After years of rumors and leaks,GTA 6was officially announced as indevelopment in February 2022. The interest only grew when early footage of the game leaked online in September 2022, which stirred up some controversy.
Where Should Grand Theft Auto Go After Its Return to Vice City?
Grand Theft Auto 6 is returning to Vice City, but where could the franchise take gamers after that?
The first official trailer forGTA 6was finally released in December 2023, almost two years after the development was announced and one year ago today, butfans think a second trailer may be coming. While long development times are common for big games, waiting over a decade for a sequel is an unusually long wait time. However,the development ofGTA 6is taking time because it is a massive project with complex design and features, and developers want to make sure it meets players' expectations.
Our Take: Are Fans Right To Be Impatient?
The Lack of Updates Doesn’t Help
I can understand why fans are feeling impatient aboutGrand Theft Auto 6,because I’ve been feeling impatient too. The lack of updates from Rockstar Games has only made the long wait that much worse. I know game development is complicated and takes time, but Rockstar’s silence—especially after the big leak—could have been handled better.A former dev has even stated that it was the fanswho kept updates low, asthey believe fan theories and questions keep the hype alive.
TheGrand Taking Ageslisting did not last long, as it shows 404 whenever you click on it. While it is likely just a joke game, with how much attention it got, it may give Rockstar Games a reason to give a small update onGrand Theft Auto 6.If anything, it is hard to say that it doesn’t represent how it feels to wait for the nextGTAinstallment.
