A few days ago, I had the shocking realization that I would be a few days away from my 30th birthday when Grand Theft Auto VI launches on 19 November. Although turning 30 is enough to turn my stomach, the gut-wrenching moment actually came from the fact that I also remembered that I was only 16 when Grand Theft Auto V launched. Of course, I always knew that the wait between Grand Theft Auto entries was extensive, but that realization definitely put things into perspective for me.
Luckily, due to Rockstar's attention to detail and frequent updates, Grand Theft Auto V, or more specifically, Grand Theft Auto Online, is still alive and thriving over a decade on from its launch. Would it still be alive and thriving if Grand Theft Auto VI had launched in Fall 2025 like it was originally planned? No, but hey, we should take the wins when we can.
With thousands of players still flocking to Los Santos with friends to enjoy the latest updates from Rockstar, it is made all the more bittersweet to remember that these will be our last few months in the familiar streets before the launch of GTA VI,...
