Honestly, pinning down the exact start date for GTA 6's development feels like playing one of those elusive missions we all love in the GTA series. Although Rockstar Games hasn't been super vocal about it, whispers in the gaming world suggest that development likely kicked off around 2014 or 2015. I remember reading that Rockstar tends to start brewing ideas as soon as their last big project begins to wrap up.

In my experience, dev timelines for games this massive can be as long as a decade, simply because these guys don't just make games—they create entire worlds.

When GTA 5 literally shattered records with over a billion dollars in sales within a few days of launch back in 2013, I reckon Rockstar was already noodling on what the next iteration could look like. Of course, reaching a crisp start line with robust teams is another step altogether.

What's kept our ears perked up is the prediction of a 2025 release, hinting that the game is likely in the final stages. But just like those surprising plot twists in the game's missions, only Rockstar holds all the cards. Guess we'll just have to hang tight and stay tuned!

It's always refreshing to sit tight and look forward to another world Rockstar creates, building on their streak of legendary storytelling and immersive play.