The GTA 6 News
2025
March 24, 2025
⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map within GTA 5 has run into legal trouble. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown notice against the modder's YouTube channel, highlighting the ongoing challenges modders face in the gaming community.
Read more: Modder putting GTA 6's map in GTA 5 hit with Take-Two copyright claim (Euro Gamer)
February 11, 2025
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has publicly dismissed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI's potential influence on real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, he underscored that entertainment mirrors societal behaviors rather than causing them, a stance that aligns with the ongoing debates surrounding the impact of violent video games.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)
⚫︎ In the same interview with CNBC, Zelnick addressed the long development cycle of GTA 6, attributing it to Rockstar's pursuit of creative perfection.
He emphasized the complexity of game development and dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting the unique value of human genius in crafting exceptional games.
Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius
Of Humans (Game Spot)
February 10, 2025
⚫︎ During an IGN interview, Take-Two CEO Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for multi-platform releases. Using Civilization 7 as an example, he explained the approach of launching on multiple platforms simultaneously, while noting that Rockstar often opts for a staggered release strategy for their titles.
Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ EA has announced a potential delay for their upcoming Battlefield game to avoid clashing with other major releases, including GTA 6. They emphasized their commitment to ensuring the game's launch is as impactful as possible, reflecting the competitive nature of game release schedules.
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 behind GTA 5's Trevor, confirmed he won't be returning for GTA 6. However, he expressed a whimsical desire for a brief cameo where his character meets a dramatic end early on 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's decision to keep quiet about the release date of GTA 6's second trailer has been described as a smart marketing move by a former developer. This strategy aims to keep anticipation high and maintain the buzz around the game.
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
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, confirmed that GTA 6's release will be strategically timed to avoid direct competition with Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026. This decision reflects careful planning to maximize each title's market impact.
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 shared insights into GTA 6, claiming it will set a new standard for the franchise with its enhanced realism and gameplay features, promising to "Raise The Bar Again" for fans and gamers alike.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed the 2025 release target for GTA 6, while a former Rockstar developer hinted via a social media post that the final release decision might be postponed until mid-2025.
Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has quashed hopes of GTA 6 launching on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for blockbuster titles over inclusion in subscription services.
Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that technological advancements might not allow for a leap as significant as those seen with GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Warns To Lower Your Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)
May 22, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar is committed to delivering a Perfect
GTA 6 experience, reassuring fans that the 2025 release date remains a priority despite the challenges of achieving such high standards.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect
as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time
May 20, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, aligning with previous projections. However, the company noted that further delays could occur based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Set to Fall 2025 in Recent Fiscal Report
2023
December 5, 2023
⚫︎ The first trailer for GTA 6 broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours with over 90 million views, outpacing MrBeast’s record. It also earned the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its debut 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 and generating immense excitement across the gaming community.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)
