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 legal challenges after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This move has sparked discussions about the boundaries of modding within the gaming community.
Read more: Modder Recreating GTA 6's Map in GTA 5 Hit with Take-Two Copyright Claim (Euro Gamer)
February 11, 2025
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, addressed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI potentially influencing real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, Zelnick firmly stated that he isn’t worried, arguing that entertainment mirrors societal behaviors rather than causing them. This stance continues the ongoing debate around video game impact.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher Not Concerned About Game Influencing Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)
⚫︎ In another interview with CNBC, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, discussed the extended development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, attributing it to Rockstar's pursuit of "creative perfection." He dismissed the idea of AI surpassing human creativity, affirming the unique value of human ingenuity in game development.
Read more: GTA 6 Development: Aiming for Perfection and the Role of Human Creativity (Game Spot)
February 10, 2025
⚫︎ During an IGN interview, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He used the example of Civilization 7, which launched simultaneously on PC, consoles, and Switch, yet hinted that Rockstar might follow its traditional approach of staggered releases for GTA 6.
Read more: Take-Two Hints at Future GTA 6 PC Release Strategy (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ In light of the crowded gaming calendar in 2025, EA has expressed openness to delaying the launch of its highly anticipated new Battlefield game. The decision aims to ensure the game's success amidst major releases like GTA 6.
Read more: EA Considers Delaying New Battlefield Game Amidst 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. However, he expressed a humorous wish for a cameo where his character could be killed off early in the game.
Read more: Steven Ogg Confirms No Return as Trevor in GTA 6, Wishes for Early Cameo (PC Gamer)
2024
December 7, 2024
⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer remains under wraps, a deliberate marketing strategy according to a former Rockstar developer. This approach is seen as a way to build anticipation and maintain interest.
Read more: Rockstar's Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date - A Deliberate Marketing Tactic (IGN)
November 7, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick assured fans that GTA 6 won't be released close to Borderlands 4, despite both titles being slated for late in the fiscal year of 2026. This move aims to avoid direct competition between the two major releases.
Read more: Take-Two Ensures GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Won't Clash in Release Dates (GameSpot)
November 4, 2024
⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer shared insights on GTA 6, expressing confidence that the game will set new standards for the franchise, significantly raising the bar in terms of realism and gameplay.
Read more: GTA 6 Expected to Set New Standards for Realism and Gameplay (IGN)
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ While Take-Two Interactive's CEO aims for a 2025 release of GTA 6, a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final release decision might not be confirmed until mid-2025.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Window: Insights from Former Rockstar Developer (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, confirmed that GTA 6 is unlikely to launch on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major titles rather than subscription models.
Read more: GTA 6 Not Coming to Xbox Game Pass, Confirms Take-Two CEO (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, cautioned fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, noting that technological advancements might not allow for a revolutionary leap similar to past GTA titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Managing Expectations for GTA 6: Insights from Former Rockstar Dev (Screenrant)
May 22, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar Games is committed to delivering a "perfect" GTA 6, ensuring that the game meets the high standards expected by fans while maintaining the targeted 2025 release date.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for 'Perfect' GTA 6 Release in 2025 (IGN)
May 20, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for "Grand Theft Auto VI," aligning with previous projections, though the company noted that further delays could still occur based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Targeted for Fall 2025 Release According to Financial Report (GameSpot)
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 received the most 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 first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth major installment in the iconic Grand Theft Auto series.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Official Trailer 1 Released (Rockstar Games)
