The GTA 6 News

2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A fan-created mod that brought a playable version of the GTA 6 map into GTA 5 has encountered legal challenges after Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown notice against the modder's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder's Attempt to Recreate GTA 6's Map in GTA 5 Faces Legal Hurdles from Take-Two (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has expressed confidence that Grand Theft Auto VI will not contribute to real-world violence. Despite the GTA series often being the focal point of debates on video game violence, Zelnick, in a CNBC interview, argued that entertainment mirrors society's behavior rather than dictating it.
Read more: Take-Two's CEO Dismisses Concerns Over GTA 6's Influence on Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In discussions about the extended development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted Rockstar Games' commitment to achieving "creative perfection." He emphasized that success is never guaranteed and must be earned. Zelnick also dismissed the idea that AI could ever outdo the creative genius of humans.
Read more: Take-Two's CEO on GTA 6's Long Development and the Irreplaceable Human Creative Genius (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In an IGN interview, Take-Two CEO Zelnick underscored the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He used Civilization 7 as an example of a game launched simultaneously on multiple platforms, including PC, consoles, and Switch. However, he noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release approach, hinting at a potential future PC release for GTA 6.
Read more: Take-Two Hints at Future GTA 6 PC Release Following Staggered Platform Strategy (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has confirmed its readiness to postpone the launch of its upcoming Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar of 2025, aiming to ensure the game's success amidst major releases like GTA 6.
Read more: EA Willing to Delay 'Biggest Ever Battlefield' Launch to Avoid Clash with GTA 6 (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he will not be part of GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be killed off early in the game.
Read more: Steven Ogg Confirms No Role in GTA 6 but Would Have Loved a Cameo (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ The decision to delay announcing the release date for GTA 6's second trailer is a deliberate marketing strategy, according to a former Rockstar developer. This approach is seen as a smart move to build anticipation.
Read more: Rockstar's Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date: A Calculated Marketing Move (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has assured that GTA 6 will not compete directly with Borderlands 4, as both games are planned for a late 2026 fiscal year release.
Read more: Take-Two Ensures No Direct Competition Between GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has expressed high expectations for GTA 6, stating that the game will set a new standard for the franchise with its unparalleled realism and innovation.
Read more: GTA 6 Set to Raise the Bar with Unprecedented Realism and Innovation

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a 2025 release target for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final release decision might not be made until mid-2025.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Reiterates 2025 Target for GTA 6 Release; Former Dev Suggests Mid-2025 Decision (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major titles.
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 manage their expectations for GTA 6, noting that current technology might not support the groundbreaking leaps seen in earlier titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Developer Urges Fans to Temper Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games is committed to delivering a "perfect" GTA 6 experience, maintaining their target release date for 2025.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for Perfection with GTA 6, Confirms 2025 Release

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ According to Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report, GTA 6 is set to launch in the fall of 2025, although the company cautions that further delays could occur based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Aims for Fall 2025 Release, Take-Two Warns of Potential Delays

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records by becoming the most-watched non-music video in 24 hours, with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast's previous record. It also garnered the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its first day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Shatters YouTube Records (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic Grand Theft Auto series.
Read more: Experience the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)