The GTA 6 News
2025
March 24, 2025
⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has run into trouble after Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown request against the modder's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder's Attempt to Bring GTA 6's Map into GTA 5 Hit with Copyright Claim by Take-Two (Euro Gamer)
February 11, 2025
⚫︎ Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has reassured fans that he is not worried about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Despite the ongoing debate surrounding video game violence, Zelnick emphasized in a CNBC interview that entertainment reflects behavior rather than causes it.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Dismisses Concerns Over GTA 6's Impact on Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two spoke to CNBC about the extended development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, underlining Rockstar's pursuit of creative perfection.
He dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting that true genius remains a human trait.
Read more: Take-Two CEO on GTA 6's Long Development: Striving for Creative Perfection and the Role of Human Creativity (Game Spot)
February 10, 2025
⚫︎ In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming. He used the example of Civilization 7, which will launch simultaneously on PC, consoles, and Switch. However, he noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release strategy across platforms.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Hints at Future PC Release for Grand Theft Auto 6 (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ EA has announced its willingness to delay the launch of their new Battlefield game due to the crowded release schedule in 2025, stating, "There may be some things happening in the year that may cause us to think differently about our launch timing."
Read more: EA Considers Delaying Major Battlefield Release in Light of GTA 6 Launch (Euro Gamer)
January 29, 2025
⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor behind Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he won't appear in GTA 6, though he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be 'killed at the beginning.'
Read more: Steven Ogg Confirms No Return as Trevor in GTA 6, Expresses Interest in Brief Cameo (PC Gamer)
2024
December 7, 2024
⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer remains undisclosed, a strategic move according to a former developer, who stated that staying quiet is 'a really good marketing tactic.'
Read more: Rockstar's Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date: A Deliberate Marketing Strategy (IGN)
November 7, 2024
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, assured that GTA 6 will not be released close to the launch of Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Confirms No Overlapping Release for GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 (GameSpot)
November 4, 2024
⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has shared insights on GTA 6, promising that the game will exceed expectations and "Raise The Bar Again" for the franchise.
Read more: Former Rockstar Designer Claims GTA 6 Will Set New Standards in Gaming Realism
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a 2025 release target for GTA 6, but a former Rockstar developer hinted via social media that the final decision might not be made until mid-2025.
Read more: Take-Two CEO on GTA 6 Release, Former Rockstar Dev Suggests Mid-2025 Decision (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has confirmed that GTA 6 is unlikely to be available on Xbox Game Pass, prioritizing premium pricing over subscription services.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Confirms GTA 6 Will Not Launch on Xbox Game Pass (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, noting that current technology may not allow for the revolutionary changes seen in earlier titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Developer Urges Realistic Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)
May 22, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar Games is committed to delivering a Perfect
GTA 6 experience while maintaining the targeted 2025 release date.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for Perfection with GTA 6 Release in 2025
May 20, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report confirms that Grand Theft Auto VI
is set for a fall 2025 release, though they caution that further delays could occur based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Confirmed for Fall 2025 Release, Possible Delays Noted in Financial Report
2023
December 5, 2023
⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer has broken YouTube records, achieving over 90 million views in its first 24 hours, making it the most-watched non-music video in that timeframe and surpassing MrBeast’s previous record. It also garnered the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its debut day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Breaks YouTube Records with Over 90 Million Views in 24 Hours (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 the First Trailer Now (Rockstar Games)
