The GTA 6 News
2025
March 24, 2025
⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map within GTA 5 has encountered legal hurdles after Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown notice against the modder's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder Faces Copyright Claim from Take-Two for Recreating GTA 6 Map in GTA 5 (Euro Gamer)
February 11, 2025
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has dismissed concerns over Grand Theft Auto VI's potential impact on real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, he argued that entertainment mirrors societal behavior rather than causing it, amid ongoing debates about video game violence as GTA 6's release approaches.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Reassures No Link Between GTA 6 and Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)
⚫︎ In an interview with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the long development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, emphasizing Rockstar's commitment to creative perfection.
He highlighted the complexity and time required for such development and rejected the idea that AI could replace the unique creative genius of human developers.
Read more: Take-Two CEO on GTA 6's Long Development and the Unmatched Creativity of Humans (Game Spot)
February 10, 2025
⚫︎ In a conversation with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick underscored the growing importance of PC gaming. He cited Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across multiple platforms as an example, yet noted Rockstar's strategy of initial releases on select platforms before expanding to others, hinting at a potential future PC release for GTA 6.
Read more: Take-Two Hints at Future GTA 6 PC Release (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ EA has expressed readiness to delay the launch of their upcoming Battlefield title due to the crowded release calendar in 2025, particularly with GTA 6 on the horizon. They aim to ensure their game's launch is optimized.
Read more: EA Considers Delaying Battlefield Amid GTA 6 Release (Euro Gamer)
January 29, 2025
⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he won't appear in GTA 6, though he humorously expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be killed off early.
Read more: Steven Ogg Won't Return as Trevor in GTA 6, Jokes About Early Demise (PC Gamer)
2024
December 7, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar has strategically delayed the announcement of GTA 6's second trailer, which an ex-developer describes as a smart marketing move designed to keep anticipation high.
Read more: Rockstar's Strategic Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release (IGN)
November 7, 2024
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, confirmed that GTA 6 will not be released close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026, to avoid direct competition.
Read more: Take-Two Ensures No Clashing Release Dates for GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 (GameSpot)
November 4, 2024
⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has praised GTA 6, claiming it will elevate the franchise's standards by significantly enhancing realism and overall gaming experience.
Read more: GTA 6 Promises Unprecedented Realism and Raises the Bar for the Series
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO has expressed confidence in a 2025 release for GTA 6, but a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final call on the release year might not be made until mid-2025.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Decision Timeline Speculated by Former Rockstar Dev (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing the company's strategy to maintain premium pricing for major releases.
Read more: GTA 6 to Skip Xbox Game Pass at Launch, Confirms Take-Two CEO (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, has advised fans to moderate their expectations for GTA 6, citing that technological advancements may not deliver the revolutionary changes seen in previous GTA titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Temper Your Expectations for GTA 6, Warns Former Rockstar Developer (Screenrant)
May 22, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar Games is striving for a Perfect
GTA 6 experience, reassuring fans of its 2025 release commitment.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for Perfection with GTA 6, Confirms 2025 Release
May 20, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI,
aligning with earlier predictions but cautioning that delays remain a possibility based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Slated for Fall 2025 Release According to Take-Two Financials
2023
December 5, 2023
⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-watched non-music video in 24 hours with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast's record, and also setting a new benchmark for likes on a video game trailer in its first day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Shatters YouTube Records (Forbes)
⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the eagerly awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)
