‘Grand Theft Auto’ game maker says new edition in development

A file photo of a stack of the video game ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ at a store in New York. More in-game mayhem is in the works as a new GTA has just been announced. — Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO: The maker of the notorious Grand Theft Auto video game franchise announced on Feb 4 that a new edition is under development, confirming long-bubbling speculation.

New York-based Rockstar Games did not say when Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the street or how it will be different from the previous edition of the game released in 2013 to blockbuster sales.