Grand Theft Auto: Built for the long haul

The first trailer for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ was officially released ahead of schedule Dec 4, 2023 due to a leak, touting a 2025 release for the next chapter of the massively successful video game franchise. — AFP

WASHINGTON: In a video game industry known for cranking out sequels, Rockstar Games has cashed in big by making Grand Theft Auto fans painfully wait for their next fix of the shoot ‘em up blockbuster.

It has been a decade since GTA V hit the streets and Rockstar’s earlier-than-expected release of the first trailer of the game’s sequel sent fans into an ecstatic online frenzy.