The development of Grand Theft Auto 6, which began in 2015, has coincided with significant global events, including the recent discovery of a new cat species, the tilcayo tiger cat (Leopardus tilcayo). This small, spotted feline with round ears, first identified in the Bolivian Yungas forest, is the first new cat species documented in over a century.
Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz, a co-author of the study published in Current Biology, shared that the discovery was largely accidental. While volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center near La Paz, Bolivia, she encountered a small cat brought in by an individual unable to care for it. Initial assumptions that it was a kitten were disproven by genetic testing, which confirmed it as a previously undocumented species.
The prolonged development of Grand Theft Auto 6 has led to widespread discussion and memes, such as the "We got ___ before GTA VI" series. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has acknowledged these memes, noting their presence. The lengthy wait for GTA 6 is nearing its end, with a scheduled release date of November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Notably, the game will not be available on disc, though physical copies of the game's soundtrack will be offered.
During the extended development period for GTA 6, numerous other significant events have occurred in the gaming world. GameSpot has compiled a list of notable news, including Halo's arrival on PlayStation, the release of over 15 Call of Duty titles, and the entire tenure of Phil Spencer as Xbox CEO.