The GTA 6 News
2025
March 24, 2025
⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has been hit with copyright issues. Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, filed a takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This move underscores the ongoing tension between game developers and the modding community.
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, dismissed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Speaking to CNBC, Zelnick emphasized that entertainment reflects societal behavior rather than causing it. This statement comes as the GTA series has historically faced scrutiny over its violent content.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)
⚫︎ In another CNBC interview, Zelnick discussed the long wait for GTA 6, attributing it to Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection.
He highlighted the complexity and time required for development, dismissing the idea that AI could replace human creativity in achieving such excellence.
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 discussed the growing importance of PC gaming. While using Civilization 7 as an example of simultaneous multi-platform releases, he indicated that Rockstar typically opts for staggered platform releases, hinting at a possible future PC release for GTA 6.
Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ EA has announced its willingness to delay the release of its new Battlefield game due to the crowded release schedule in 2025. With GTA 6 on the horizon, EA aims to ensure their game launch is optimal.
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, confirmed he won't be featured in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character could meet a dramatic end at the beginning of 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
⚫︎ Rockstar Games has chosen to withhold the release date for GTA 6's second trailer, a move described by a former developer as a smart marketing strategy designed to keep fans engaged and eager.
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
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026. This strategic decision aims to maximize each game's market impact.
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 praised GTA 6, claiming it will exceed expectations and raise the bar for the franchise with its advanced realism and gameplay.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO remains optimistic about a 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested that a final decision on the release timeline might not be confirmed until mid-2025.
Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing Take-Two’s strategy of maintaining premium pricing for major titles.
Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6. He noted that current technological advancements might not allow for the revolutionary leaps 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 committed to delivering a Perfect
GTA 6, while still targeting a 2025 release. This focus on quality reassures fans of the game's impending arrival.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect
as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time
May 20, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s recent financial report solidified a fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI.
While optimistic, the company 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 GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records by becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, with over 90 million views. It also garnered the most likes for a video game trailer on its first day, surpassing previous records held by MrBeast.
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. The trailer generated immense excitement and set new benchmarks for video game reveals.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)
