With Rockstar Games still keeping silent on news about a new installment, it is likely that "GTA 6" is still far on the horizon, and it will be a game for next-gen systems.

Speculations suggest that the follow-up to the "Grand Theft Auto V" title is already expected, although not in the imminent future. Some fans believe that while "GTA 6" is already a shoo-in development, the game will be released in 2018 at the earliest. Meanwhile, even if the game is launched earlier than expected, it is likely that the title will be released as a next-generation console game.

It is expected that next-gen systems like the Project Scorpio for the Xbox will go out as early as next year. This means that upcoming titles will also be ported to next-gen consoles. Meanwhile, other consoles, such as the Nintendo NX, are also expected to be released at around the same time.

This means that should Rockstar Games intend for "GTA 6" to come out beyond 2017, it is likely that the title will be released on next-gen consoles, although it may also come out as an available title for the Xbox One and PS4. The date of launch for console follow-ups is still unconfirmed, although the so-called "Xbox Two" and "PlayStation 5" is likely to come out after 2017.

Meanwhile, even as a 2018 release, "GTA 6" is still likely to be playable in the step-up consoles like the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One S. These interim systems don't have exclusivity issues. This means games released for the current-generation consoles will still be playable on the Pro and One S.

As to what fans can expect for "GTA 6," aside from being a next-gen title, the new game will likely take advantage of the new consoles' tech specs and include new features like VR support. This is highly possible, as supposed improvements on the sequel include a massive map, new locations, and more complex stories.