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 request against the creator's YouTube channel. This action highlights the ongoing tensions between modders and game developers over intellectual property rights.
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 reassured the public that he remains unconcerned about Grand Theft Auto VI's potential to influence real-world violence. Amidst ongoing debates 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)
⚫︎ In a CNBC interview, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the extended development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, attributing it to Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection.
He also dismissed concerns about AI replacing human creativity, underscoring the unique genius of human creators.
Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius
Of Humans (Game Spot)
February 10, 2025
⚫︎ During an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming. He used the example of Civilization 7's simultaneous release across multiple platforms to illustrate Take-Two's strategy, while noting that Rockstar often opts for staggered releases, hinting at a future PC version of GTA 6.
Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ EA has expressed willingness to adjust the release timing of their upcoming Battlefield game, citing the crowded calendar of major game releases in 2025. This decision underscores the competitive landscape and strategic considerations in the gaming industry.
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 will not appear in GTA 6. Ogg humorously expressed his desire for a cameo where his character would be killed at the beginning.
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 undisclosed, a strategic decision that a former developer described as a Really Good Marketing Tactic.
This approach keeps fans eagerly anticipating the next reveal.
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's CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for the fiscal year 2026. This strategic move 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 has shared insights on GTA 6, claiming it will set new standards for the franchise by Raising The Bar Again
with its enhanced realism and gameplay features.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO has confirmed a targeted 2025 release for GTA 6, but a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final release decision might be deferred until mid-2025.
Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has ruled out a launch for GTA 6 on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major releases over inclusion in subscription services.
Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that technological advancements may not lead to the revolutionary changes seen in previous 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, with assurances that the game will meet its 2025 release target. This commitment underscores their dedication to quality and fan satisfaction.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect
as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time
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 estimates but cautioning that delays may 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, becoming the most-viewed 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: 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 beloved Grand Theft Auto series.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)
