Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has reaffirmed that *Grand Theft Auto 6* (GTA 6) is slated for release in the fall of 2025. This confirmation came during the company's financial results report for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, where GTA 6 was listed for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. This indicates that, at least for now, the highly anticipated game remains on schedule and has not been delayed.
In an interview with IGN prior to the financial report's release, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in meeting the fall 2025 deadline. "Look, there's always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things," Zelnick stated, adding, "So we feel really good about it." When pressed about the progress of GTA 6's development, Zelnick remained cautious, saying, "Look, I think the game is eagerly anticipated both internally and externally. We know that Rockstar seeks perfection. I never claim success before it occurs. I'm fond of saying arrogance is the enemy of continued success, so we're all running scared and looking over our shoulders and we know that the competition is not asleep. Our whole organization is super excited."
The release date of GTA 6 continues to be a focal point of interest in the entertainment industry, with rival publishers keenly awaiting Rockstar's official announcement. This week, EA CEO Andrew Wilson hinted at potentially delaying the new *Battlefield* game, indicating the significant impact GTA 6's release could have on the market.
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While the release window for GTA 6 remains steady, fans are eagerly awaiting the second trailer. Over a year has passed since the first trailer's debut, fueling intense speculation. In the meantime, IGN offers a wealth of GTA 6 content, including insights from a former Rockstar developer who suggests that a decision on any potential delay might not be made until May 2025, Zelnick's elusive comments on a PC version, and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro can run GTA 6 at 60 frames per second.
Take-Two also reported that *Grand Theft Auto 5* has now sold 210 million units worldwide, with *GTA Online* performing strongly in the quarter thanks to the Agents of Sabotage update. GTA+ memberships saw a 10% increase year-over-year. Meanwhile, *Red Dead Redemption 2* has surpassed 70 million copies sold, with the game experiencing its highest concurrent player count on Steam.
AnswerSee ResultsTake-Two has a packed schedule for 2025, with the recent release of *Civilization 7* by Firaxis, *PGA Tour 2K25* and *WWE 2K25* in March, *Mafia: The Old Country* in the summer, *GTA 6* in the fall, and *Borderlands 4* from Gearbox before the year's end. "We are exceedingly optimistic about the commercial potential of our titles and believe that they will have a transformative effect on our business – and our industry – over the long term," Take-Two stated. The company remains "highly confident" in achieving "sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings in fiscal 2026 and 2027."
