Massive Revelation: Exclusive GTA 6 Setting Details Unearthed in Rockstar Games' Job Listing

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Fans have been eagerly awaiting information about Grand Theft Auto 6, and a recent job listing on Rockstar's website may have provided a hint about the game's setting.

The job posting at Rockstar's Toronto studio seeks a candidate with knowledge of "time-period specific culture and demographics," hinting that a portion of the game may not be in the present era.

With Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's mention of a "significant turning point" in fiscal year 2025, it is possible that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released around 2024-2025, in line with recent speculation about a holiday launch in 2024.

A job posting on Rockstar's website includes hints about the setting of Grant Theft Auto 6. Despite it being nearly a decade since the release of GTA 5, there doesn't seem to be a rush from Rockstar to release GTA 6.

GTA 6 is one of the most highly-anticipated games ever, and fans have been eagerly awaiting updates since the launch of GTA 5. The success of GTA 5 has only increased the anticipation for GTA 6, as it is the second highest-selling game in video game history. Aside from a leaked detail in September 2022, not much is known about the game. However, Rockstar may have inadvertently revealed an interesting aspect of their upcoming game through a job advertisement.

The Rockstar Games' Toronto studio is currently hiring a Character Assembly Artist for their careers page. This position potentially hints at the setting of GTA 6, as it requires expertise in "era-specific culture and demographics," as well as knowledge of fashion and street-style. The role involves populating the open world by creating NPCs and styling them according to the game's setting. While there is no official confirmation regarding flashbacks or time jumps in Grand Theft Auto 6, this job listing potentially suggests that a portion of the game will not take place in the modern era.

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Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has suggested that there will be a significant turning point for the company in fiscal 2025, potentially indicating a GTA 6 release in the years 2024-2025. This aligns with a leak that speculated a holiday 2024 launch for the highly anticipated game. Consequently, fans may receive details about the game's setting sooner rather than later.

Additionally, a leaked revelation indicated that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been under development since 2015. This information was shared by a former Rockstar employee who departed the company in 2018 after a tenure of nearly 13 years. Furthermore, the leak disclosed that the development of the game Bully 2 was initiated but ultimately canceled.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is in development.