According to a recent study by Uswitch, GTA 6 is the game that UK gamers are most eagerly anticipating. The upcoming Grand Theft Auto installment has significantly outpaced its rivals, accumulating over 6.4 million searches online in the past year, despite its release date set for May 26, 2026. The announcement of the release date alone generated 2,176,000 searches. Uswitch analyzed Google search data and other sources from September 2024 to August 2025. In contrast, the second most searched game, Battlefield 6, garnered about 902,600 searches. However, Battlefield 6 was only announced this summer, while the other games in the top 10 are slated for release in 2025.
Last year, GTA 6 was awarded The Game Award for ‘Most Anticipated Game,’ and with its release now pushed to next year, it stands a chance to win again at the upcoming awards. Rockstar and Take-Two are optimistic, declaring GTA 6 as the most anticipated game in history. Rockstar promises that the launch will be unprecedented in scale, with a data firm suggesting it will transform the console market. Additionally, Take-Two has teased fans by leaking some fun in-game websites. The anticipation for GTA 6 continues to build, and UK gamers are eager to experience the next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto series.