The GTA 6 News
2025
March 24, 2025
⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has encountered issues after Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This action highlights the ongoing challenges modders face when recreating content from upcoming games.
Read more: Modder putting GTA 6's map in GTA 5 hit with Take-Two copyright claim (Euro Gamer)
February 11, 2025
⚫︎ Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has reassured fans that he isn't concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI contributing to real-world violence. Despite the long-standing debates surrounding the GTA series, Zelnick emphasized in a CNBC interview that entertainment reflects societal behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick also addressed the extended development time for GTA 6, highlighting Rockstar Games' pursuit of "creative perfection." In a CNBC interview, he stated that success isn't guaranteed until it's achieved and emphasized the unique creative genius of humans over AI.
Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius
Of Humans (Game Spot)
February 10, 2025
⚫︎ In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick discussed the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He cited Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across PC, consoles, and Switch as an example, yet noted that Rockstar traditionally prioritizes certain platforms before expanding to others.
Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ EA has confirmed their willingness to delay the release of their next Battlefield title due to the crowded release calendar in 2025, which includes the highly anticipated GTA 6. They aim to ensure their game launch meets their high standards.
Read more: With GTA 6 looming, EA says it's willing to delay its biggest ever Battlefield
to make its launch 'all it needs to be' (Euro Gamer)
January 29, 2025
⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he won't be featured in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be killed off early in the game.
Read more: Trevor's voice actor says he won't be in GTA 6, though would've liked a cameo where he got 'killed at the beginning' (PC Gamer)
2024
December 7, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar Games has chosen to delay announcing the release date for GTA 6's second trailer as part of a strategic marketing approach. An ex-developer noted that this silence is a deliberate tactic to maintain interest and excitement.
Read more: Rockstar Could Easily Announce the GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date but It’s Staying Quiet 'On Purpose' Because 'It's a Really Good Marketing Tactic,' Ex-Dev Says (IGN)
November 7, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 will not be released close to the launch of Borderlands 4, despite both games targeting the late fiscal year of 2026.
Read more: Take-Two Boss Insists It Won’t Release GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Close to Each Other (GameSpot)
November 4, 2024
⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has sparked excitement by claiming that GTA 6 will set new standards for the franchise, delivering realism and innovation beyond what fans expect.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans of a targeted 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer hinted via social media that the final decision on the release date might be delayed until mid-2025.
Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has dismissed the possibility of GTA 6 launching on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major titles over subscription services.
Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that current technology may not allow for the revolutionary advancements seen in earlier GTA titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Warns To Lower Your Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)
May 22, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar Games is striving for a "perfect" launch of GTA 6 while confirming their commitment to the 2025 release date.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect
as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time
May 20, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report solidified the fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, aligning with earlier predictions. However, they cautioned that development progress could lead to further delays.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Set to Fall 2025 in Recent Fiscal Report
2023
December 5, 2023
⚫︎ The trailer for GTA 6 broke YouTube records by becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, garnering over 90 million views and surpassing MrBeast's previous record. It also achieved the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its first day.
Read more: The GTA 6 Trailer Has Dropped, And Its Breaking Records (Forbes)
⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)
