Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on track for its eagerly awaited fall 2025 release, as confirmed by Take-Two Interactive in its financial report for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024. The game is slated to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, signaling no delays from the previously announced timeline.

In a conversation with IGN prior to the financial report's release, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed cautious optimism about the release schedule. "There's always a risk of slippage," Zelnick noted, "but we feel really good about it [fall 2025]." He emphasized the importance of avoiding overconfidence, stating, "As soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things."

When queried about the progress of GTA 6's development, Zelnick remained tight-lipped, saying, "I think the game is eagerly anticipated both internally and externally. We know that Rockstar seeks 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."

The release date of GTA 6 continues to be a major focal point across the entertainment industry, with other publishers keenly observing Rockstar's moves. EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently mentioned he might delay the next Battlefield game depending on competitors' release schedules, an indirect reference to the impact GTA 6 is expected to have.

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While the release window remains firm, fans are still awaiting the much-anticipated second trailer for GTA 6. Over a year has passed since the first trailer was released, fueling intense speculation among the community. In the meantime, IGN offers extensive coverage on GTA 6, including insights from a former Rockstar developer who suggests the studio might not finalize a decision on a potential delay until May 2025, Zelnick's evasive comments on a PC version of GTA 6, and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro can run GTA 6 at 60 frames per second.

Take-Two also highlighted the continued success of other titles in their portfolio. Grand Theft Auto 5 has now sold an impressive 210 million units globally, while GTA Online experienced a strong quarter thanks to the Agents of Sabotage update. GTA+ memberships saw a 10% year-over-year increase. Additionally, Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 70 million copies and is currently enjoying its highest level of concurrent players on Steam.

Take-Two's 2025 lineup is packed with high-profile releases, including the recently launched Civilization 7 from Firaxis, PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K25 in March, Mafia: The Old Country in the summer, GTA 6 in the fall, and Gearbox's Borderlands 4 before the year ends. The company expressed strong confidence in the commercial potential of these titles, stating, "We are exceedingly optimistic about the commercial potential of our titles and believe that they will have a transformative effect on our business – and our industry – over the long term." They also anticipate "sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings in fiscal 2026 and 2027."