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Rockstars Games has applied to patent a new technology called 'System and Method for Virtual Navigation in a Gaming Environment'. Granted, it's on a slightly smaller scale this time, but the failings of the GTA Definitive Edition Trilogy will teach fans to be patient when it comes to GTA 6. Once again we find ourselves in a spot where a game was hyped and didn't deliver on its promises. One thing's for certain, though, we're much closer to an official announcement now that Rockstar have revealed that the game is in progress. It's tough to tell what the release window for GTA 6 will look like, especially with GTA V next-gen releasing on Maand GTA V going on nine years of existence. This is the first time that the studio has acknowledged anything GTA 6 related, so hopefully, we'll hear more news soon.Īlthough Rockstar Games touched upon GTA 5's 'unprecedented longevity' as well as what's to come for GTA in the future, the company didn't mention anything about a release date. After years of rumours and reports, Rockstar has confirmed that they are working on a new Grand Theft Auto game, stating that it's 'well underway'.

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