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It appears to be like like we have formally gotten our first appears to be like at GTA 6. Or have we?

On September 18, a mere day after the ninth anniversary of Grand Theft Auto 5, dozens of “leaks” of GTA 6 flooded each nook of the Web after a hacker infiltrated Rockstar. And boy, have there been loads of clips. 

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GTA 6 – Two Protagonists?

A male and a feminine character took middle stage within the supposed leaks. These are presumably stand-ins for the protagonists. The clips showcased quite a few gameplay components like capturing mechanics, reloading, hand-to-hand fight, driving, and selecting up weapons. 

We received a glimpse at a few indoor areas as effectively. The feminine character strolled by a strip membership, and each playable characters caught up at a neighborhood restaurant. The theft clip was the longest of the bunch and ended off demonstrating the police response and the playable characters making a getaway in a cop automobile.

There was additionally a background dialog between two NPCs that made a callback to GTA 5's Jay Norris. That was cool. If it is any indication of how entertaining background characters can be, I will be spending loads of time eavesdropping on random individuals on the road.

The place's GTA 6 Taking Place?

With GTA 4 taking place in Liberty Metropolis and GTA 5 in San Andreas, most individuals have had their cash pegged on Vice Metropolis being the locale for GTA 6. And if these leaks are professional, these look like profitable bets. 

One of many clips confirmed the male character on the practice station, and as anticipated, the phrases Vice Metropolis was on the aspect of the practice. We're lastly heading again to Rockstar's model of Miami.

However Are These GTA 6 Leaks Actual?

Hours after the leaks began popping up, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's mum or dad firm, started placing down as many clips as they might on web sites like Twitter and YouTube. Many clips are nonetheless up, however I count on that will not be the case for for much longer. 

Take-Two's rapid motion in placing down these movies does give loads of weight to the argument that these leaks have been professional. Trade veteran Jason Schreier has been in touch with Rockstar Video games representatives and confirmed the leaks' legitimacy in a tweet. 

Meaning we cannot have to attend for much longer for GTA 6. Proper?

Do not Get Your Hopes Up?

Earlier than you get away your Tommy Vercetti swimsuit in preparation for the midnight launch (Can we players nonetheless try this anymore?), I would not get too excited. 

For one, the leaks are clearly on an alpha construct sport, which means that there are nonetheless some ways to go earlier than the sport is full. Any and every thing about GTA 6 could possibly be modified when the ultimate product is launched. On prime of that, clips of GTA 6 aren't the one issues that received out. Apparently, so did among the supply codes for GTA 5 and GTA 6. Primarily based on discussion board posts, it appears to be like just like the alleged hacker is taking bids for the supply codes that he stole from Rockstar. 

That is all to say that hacks are by no means good for any unreleased product. Some had hoped that this incident would pressure Rockstar Video games to launch an official trailer for GTA 6 someday quickly. As a substitute, this hack will almost certainly delay GTA 6 additional than it already was. Rockstar cannot strictly give attention to finishing GTA 6 when their programs are compromised. And the lack of supply code is severe enterprise. 

So, for now, Tommy Vercetti and Victor Vance are nonetheless the one characters you can have some enjoyable with in Vice Metropolis. If we're fortunate, possibly we'll get our arms on an official reveal someday subsequent 12 months.