The GTA 6 News
2025
March 24, 2025
⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has encountered legal issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown request against the modder's YouTube channel. This move highlights the ongoing tension between game developers and the modding community.
Read more: Modder Recreating 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 fans that Grand Theft Auto VI will not contribute to real-world violence. In a recent CNBC interview, Zelnick emphasized that entertainment mirrors societal behavior rather than causing it, addressing long-standing concerns about the impact of video game violence.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher Not Concerned About Game Influencing Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)
⚫︎ In the same interview with CNBC, Strauss Zelnick discussed the extended development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, attributing it to Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection.
He also dismissed the idea that AI could replace the unique creative genius of human developers.
Read more: GTA 6 CEO Discusses Long Development Time and the Role of Human Creativity (Game Spot)
February 10, 2025
⚫︎ During an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming. He mentioned Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across multiple platforms as an example, but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release strategy, hinting at a potential future PC release for GTA 6.
Read more: Take-Two Hints at Eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC Release (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
⚫︎ EA has announced their willingness to delay the release of their new Battlefield game due to the crowded 2025 release calendar, which includes GTA 6. This strategic move aims to ensure the game's launch is as impactful as possible.
Read more: EA Willing to Delay New Battlefield Game Amidst GTA 6 Release (Euro Gamer)
January 29, 2025
⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he will not appear in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be killed off early in the game.
Read more: Trevor's Voice Actor Confirms No Role in GTA 6, But Would Have Liked a Cameo (PC Gamer)
2024
December 7, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar Games has chosen to keep the release date for GTA 6's second trailer under wraps, a decision described as a smart marketing move by a former developer. This strategy builds anticipation and keeps fans engaged.
Read more: Rockstar Delays GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date Announcement as a Marketing Tactic (IGN)
November 7, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for release in the fiscal year 2026, to avoid market saturation.
Read more: Take-Two Ensures GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Won't Compete for Release Dates (GameSpot)
November 4, 2024
⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has praised GTA 6, stating that it will set new standards for the franchise by significantly enhancing realism and gameplay.
Read more: GTA 6 Set to Raise the Bar with Enhanced Realism and Gameplay (IGN)
September 15, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a 2025 release target for GTA 6, but a former Rockstar developer suggested via social media that the final release decision might not be made until mid-2025.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Decision Expected by Mid-2025, Says Former Rockstar Dev (X)
August 10, 2024
⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major titles.
Read more: Take-Two Confirms No GTA 6 Launch on Xbox Game Pass (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, citing that current technology may not allow for the revolutionary changes seen in previous titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Developer Urges Fans to Lower Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)
May 22, 2024
⚫︎ Rockstar Games is committed to delivering a perfect
GTA 6 experience, while maintaining their target release date of 2025.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for a Perfect
GTA 6 Release in 2025 (IGN)
May 20, 2024
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI,
aligning with previous estimates, though the company cautions that further delays could occur based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Aims for Fall 2025 Release, Delays Possible (Take-Two Interactive)
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: GTA 6 Trailer Breaks YouTube Records (Forbes)
⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Now (Rockstar Games)
