The GTA 6 News
2025
March 24, 2025
⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has faced issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This move has sparked a debate within the gaming community about the boundaries of modding and copyright.
Read more: Modder putting GTA 6's map in GTA 5 hit with Take-Two copyright claim (Euro Gamer)
February 11, 2025
⚫︎ Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has firmly stated that he is not concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. With the GTA series often at the heart of discussions about video game violence, Zelnick's comments to CNBC emphasize that entertainment reflects societal behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)
⚫︎ Addressing the lengthy wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection,
which makes the development process both time-consuming and intricate. In a CNBC interview, he dismissed the idea of AI replacing human creativity, affirming that true creative genius remains a human trait.
Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius
Of Humans (Game Spot)
February 10, 2025
⚫︎ In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick underscored the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He cited Civilization 7's simultaneous launch on multiple platforms as an example, while noting that Rockstar typically opts for staggered releases across different platforms.
Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ EA has confirmed their readiness to delay the release of the new Battlefield game due to the crowded calendar of major game releases in 2025. They stated, "There may be some things happening in the year that may cause us to think differently about our launch timing."
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 for Trevor in GTA 5, has confirmed he won't be returning for GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character could be dramatically killed off early 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
⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer remains under wraps, a deliberate marketing strategy according to an ex-developer. This tactic keeps the community buzzing with anticipation.
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
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick assured fans that GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 won't compete for attention upon release, as both games are slated for late 2026 but will not launch in close proximity to each other.
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 stirred excitement by claiming that GTA 6 will not only meet but exceed expectations, setting a new standard for realism and gameplay in the franchise.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO has reiterated the target release year of 2025 for GTA 6, while a former Rockstar developer hinted on social media that the final call on the release timing might be made by mid-2025.
Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has dashed hopes of GTA 6 launching on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's strategy to maintain premium pricing for their flagship titles.
Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, cautioned fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that technological advancements may not yield the revolutionary leap seen in previous GTA titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Warns To Lower Your Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)
May 22, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar Games is dedicated to crafting a Perfect
GTA 6, ensuring a high-quality release while staying on track for their 2025 target.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect
as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time
May 20, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report confirmed a fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI
, aligning with previous projections, though they cautioned 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 in 24 hours with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast's previous record. It also garnered the most likes for a video game trailer on its first 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.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)
