'One Last Drive': GTA 5 Community Plans An Emotional Farewell Before GTA 6 Release. Here's The Map

*Cue Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' in the background.*

For many, GTA 5's Los Santos has been more than just a fictional city — it’s been a second home.

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GTA 6: As the gaming world eagerly awaits the arrival of Grand Theft Auto VI, devoted players of Grand Theft Auto V are planning a unique way to bid farewell to the beloved game they’ve spent the past decade exploring. With Rockstar’s next blockbuster scheduled for a Fall 2025 release, fans are preparing for a heartfelt send-off the night before launch.

For many, Los Santos has been more than just a fictional city — it’s been a second home. From high-speed chases through downtown streets to off-road adventures in Sandy Shores, GTA V has provided endless memories. Now, as anticipation builds for the next instalment, players are looking to honour the game with a final, symbolic drive across its vast map.

A viral post from the GTA 6 Unlimited Twitter account, as reported by GamingBible, encapsulates this sentiment perfectly. It reads, “The night before GTA VI releases. One last drive” followed by a crying emoji. Accompanying the message is a route map tracing a nostalgic path from the bustling cityscape of Los Santos to the desert roads of Sandy Shores — a journey that has become deeply familiar to millions of gamers over the years. 

The night before GTA 6 releases. One last drive 🥹 pic.twitter.com/xN3T8SPWCf

— GTA 6 Unlimited (@GTA_Unlimited) February 23, 2025

The idea has struck an emotional chord within the GTA community, with many expressing their excitement to join in on the farewell drive. 

GTA 6 Release Date

Gamers eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) may finally have a date to mark on their calendars. According to recent reports, the much-anticipated title is set for release on September 17, 2025. If accurate, this launch would align with the 12-year anniversary of Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5), which arrived on the same day in 2013.

Speculation about GTA 6’s release has been rampant in the gaming community, with fans analyzing every detail—trailers, potential features, and platform availability. While Rockstar Games has yet to officially confirm the launch date, insiders suggest that the initial release will be limited to next-generation consoles, specifically the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X|S.