2025 has barely begun, but it has already started off with a bang. While the announcement of a new Nintendo console and the dramatic twists and turns of TikTok’s rise and fall might seem like a lot, a new theory about the release date of the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has emerged.
The Price Speculation
Industry analysts are buzzing with speculation that GTA 6 could be priced at $80 to $100. This potential increase has fans and industry insiders alike wondering if this could become the new norm for AAA game pricing.
The Rockstar Tweet
The excitement was sparked by a new tweet from Rockstar Games promoting GTA Online. The tweet read, “Get a Vapid Dominator GT for free in GTA Online by subscribing to GTA+,” and continued, “GTA+ members also get bonuses on FIB Priority and Terrorbyte missions, along with arcade game discounts and more.”
The Hidden Message
Beyond the promotional content, what caught the fans’ attention was the image accompanying the tweet. It showed a metal container with a series of numbers printed on the side. One number, highlighted with a larger font and a rectangle around it, was the number 2.
Fan Theories
Eagle-eyed theorists quickly jumped to conclusions, suggesting that the number 2 hinted at the second trailer for GTA 6. The question arose: what if you add up all the numbers? Could there be a hidden meaning?
The January 30th Theory
One dedicated fan account, @GTA6Plus, did the math and came up with the number 30. “They included these numbers for a reason,” the user insisted. Could the second trailer for GTA 6 be revealed on January 30, 2025? Only time will tell.
A Coincidence?
The theory doesn’t stop there. Previous release dates for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V were both announced on Thursdays. And guess what? January 30, 2025, is also a Thursday. Coincidence? Many fans don’t think so.
Take-Two’s Financial Results
Fans also noted that Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two, is set to publish its next financial results on February 6. Announcing the game’s release date with a new trailer could be a strategic move for the company.
The Long Silence
Since the historic announcement of the first GTA VI trailer in December 2023, Rockstar has been silent about the game for over a year. This prolonged period of silence has fueled numerous wild theories. Some fans have even gone to the lengths of counting holes in Lucia’s cell door, bullet impacts on the car from the first trailer, and analyzing license plates in detail.
Developer Enthusiasm
An ex-Rockstar developer recently expressed his joy over the rampant speculations surrounding GTA 6, emphasizing that the studio’s teams share the fans’ enthusiasm.
Conclusion
It’s surprising that Rockstar has remained silent for so long. According to Take-Two, GTA VI is still set to release in fall 2025 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. We can expect Rockstar to break the silence sooner rather than later. But with a potential $100 price tag, the game better deliver on the hype, or many players might choose to sit this one out.
