We Waited 13 Years For Grand Theft Auto 6, Here’s All The Insane Stuff We Got First
The article discusses the long-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto 6 and compares the time elapsed since the previous installment to various technological advancements in the automotive industry. It highlights how real-world innovations like Tesla's Roadster and flying police vehicles have emerged during the game's development cycle.
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It captures the cultural significance of a major entertainment release while contextualizing the rapid pace of technological change in the automotive sector.
GTA 6 kellison j6 Rockstar Games Add HotCars on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover By Jared Solomon Published Oct 22, 2026, 10:22 PM EDT Jared has spent 15 years covering the auto industry, getting his first break with autoX—one of Asia’s biggest auto magazines. Since 2010, he has reviewed hundreds of cars and motorbikes around the world, worked with Top Gear, Autocar, Evo, Motoring World, and Quattroruote, served on the IMOTY jury for five years, and is a founding member of the Automotive Journalist Association of India (AJAI).
Grand Theft Auto V launched in September 2013. Barack Obama was president, the PlayStation 4 was still brand new, and TikTok did not exist. Thirteen years later, Rockstar has finally confirmed that GTA 6 will arrive on November 19, 2026 .
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