Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has reaffirmed that *Grand Theft Auto 6* (GTA 6) is on track for a fall 2025 release. This confirmation came during the company's third-quarter financial results report, ending December 31, 2024, where GTA 6 was listed for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Despite the anticipation and speculation surrounding the game, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in meeting the fall 2025 deadline, although he acknowledged the inherent risks in game development.
In an interview with IGN ahead of the financial report's release, Zelnick emphasized the company's cautious optimism. "Look, there's always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things," he stated, adding, "So we feel really good about it." When pressed for details on GTA 6's development progress, Zelnick remained tight-lipped, focusing instead on the high anticipation for the game and Rockstar's pursuit of perfection. "I never claim success before it occurs. I'm fond of saying arrogance is the enemy of continued success, so we're all running scared and looking over our shoulders and we know that the competition is not asleep. Our whole organization is super excited," he shared.
The release date of GTA 6 continues to be a focal point of interest across the entertainment industry. Competitors, such as EA, are closely monitoring the situation, with EA CEO Andrew Wilson hinting at potential delays for their own titles, including the new Battlefield game, depending on GTA 6's release timing.
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While the release window for GTA 6 remains set, fans are eagerly awaiting a second trailer, over a year after the first one was released. This delay has fueled intense speculation among the community. For those looking to dive deeper into GTA 6, IGN offers additional insights, including an ex-Rockstar developer's perspective on potential delays, Zelnick's cautious comments about a PC version, and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro can handle GTA 6 at 60 frames per second.
In other news from Take-Two, *Grand Theft Auto 5* has now sold an astonishing 210 million units worldwide, with *GTA Online* having a strong quarter thanks to the Agents of Sabotage update. GTA+ memberships also saw a 10% year-over-year increase. Additionally, *Red Dead Redemption 2* has surpassed 70 million copies sold, with the game currently enjoying its highest concurrent player count on Steam.
AnswerSee ResultsLooking ahead, Take-Two has a packed 2025 lineup, including the recent release of *Civilization 7* by Firaxis, *PGA Tour 2K25* and *WWE 2K25* in March, *Mafia: The Old Country* in the summer, *GTA 6* in the fall, and *Borderlands 4* from Gearbox before the year ends. The company expressed high optimism about the commercial potential of these titles, predicting a transformative impact on their business and the industry over the long term. Take-Two also remains highly confident in achieving record Net Bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
