Source: BroBible
Summary
Rockstar Games released a statement about leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage. The leaks occurred before the planned Netflix premiere on August 27. The company called the leaks “heartbreaking” and confirmed the event will proceed as scheduled. GTA VI, set in Vice City, is set for release on November 19. It is expected to be one of the highest-selling games of all time, with projected sales between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
Leaked gameplay is the new hype.
Netflix premiere is the main event.
Rockstar says it’s heartbreaking, but not surprising.
Everyone’s waiting for the real thing, not the spoilers.
Author: Evan Null
Grand Theft Auto VI: The Most Anticipated Game in History
Grand Theft Auto VI has been the most anticipated video game in history for the better part of a decade. The high-profile rollout that Rockstar Games had set for the game hasn’t gone to plan thus far. Over the last week, significant gameplay footage leaked online ahead of the planned reveal on Netflix on Thursday, August 27.
Leaked Gameplay and the Netflix Debut
Thursday’s “extended first look” will premiere on Netflix at 3 p.m. EST. At this time, it is unclear how the gameplay clips have leaked onto social media. In the statement, Rockstar called the leaks “heartbreaking” and confirmed that the special first-look would still be debuting on Netflix as planned.
Rockstar’s Statement on the Leaks
“It would be an understatement to say that having videos of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leak in this way has been heartbreaking for our team, and this is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time,” Rockstar’s statement read in part. The game is set in Vice City and follows protagonists Jason and Lucia.
Pre-Orders and Sales Projections
GTA VI began pre-orders on June 25 ahead of its official release on November 19. It’s currently tracking to be one of the highest-selling video games of all time, as it’s projected to make between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion in cumulative sales by the end of launch week, which would set a record.
The Full Statement and Community Response
Rockstar’s full transcribed statement included messages of regret and appreciation for the community. The company hopes that everyone will wait a bit longer to experience the game for themselves on November 19. The official synopsis and trailer for GTA VI are available for viewing.
