The 'We Got X Before GTA 6' meme emerged as a sarcastic way for the internet to track the incredibly long development cycle of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI, following the 2013 release of GTA V. It highlights significant global events, scientific breakthroughs, or niche personal occurrences that have happened in the decade-plus wait for the sequel. The meme gained massive traction on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, serving as a humorous time capsule that documents historical milestones—ranging from the pandemic to commercial space flight—all through the lens of gaming anticipation.