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Rockstar Games has launched a new Discord server with a channel dedicated toGrand Theft Auto 6, continuing to add even more hype to what will likely be one of the biggest releases in video game history. The new server allows fans to discuss Rockstar’s catalog of games, which range from the critically acclaimedRed Dead Redemptionseries to cult classics likeManhuntandBully. Unsurprisingly, the Discord server’sGrand Theft Auto 6channel has drawn in the most fans as anticipation continues to build for the game.
Acting as the continuation of Rockstar’s legendary open-world crime simulator franchise,Grand Theft Auto 6takes players back to Vice City, this time telling a completely new story. Set in Leonida, Rockstar’s fictionalized version of Florida, players will take control of two new protagonists, Jason and Lucia, as they explore what will likely be Rockstar’s most detailed and rich open world to date. Due to a lack of an official release date, fans are clamoring for any and every bit of news regarding the game, something Rockstar isn’t oblivious to, with the company opening the floodgates on a newGTA 6-centric Discord channel.
Rockstar’s new Discord serveris open to anyone with an invite link, which were sent out after it officially launched. News of the new Discord server was announced in its weekly update series regarding theever-popular and lucrativeGTA Online, stating it can be used as a source to stay up to date on the news, as well as connect with like-minded fans. “Whether you’re coordinating with a Heist crew, organizing a car meet, or putting a team together to take advantage of this week’s Casino Story Mission bonuses, there’s no better place to connect with like-minded players than on the newly launched official Rockstar Games Discord,” Rockstar said. Fans are joining this new digital community at a rapid pace, something Rockstar most likely expected and intended.
Rockstar Opens Official GTA 6 Discord Channel
Like its fans,GTA 6has also had quite an effect on the industry as a whole, with developers and publishers reportedly worried about the game’s effects on other releases. Some titles have reportedly even been pushed back so as not to compete with Rockstar’s impending juggernaut. The ramificationsGTA 6could have on the industry could also be felt in the price of the games themselves. Analysts theorize Rockstar’s new game could make a turning point when it comes to the cost of video games, claimingGTA 6could be priced at up to $100.
As stated earlier, theofficial release date forGTA 6is still unknown. Rumors have suggested the game could be delayed until 2026, though a recent fling from Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, seems to still point toward a 2025 release. Regardless of when it finally comes out,Grand Theft Auto 6is set to be one of the biggest moments in the video game industry, building off the success and acclaim of previous entries, like 2013’sGTA 5and 2008’sGTA 4.
