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 issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, filed a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This action highlights the ongoing challenges modders face when engaging with content from major game franchises.
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 fans that he isn’t concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, Zelnick emphasized that entertainment reflects societal behaviors rather than causing them, addressing long-standing debates around video game violence.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In a candid discussion with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick explained the extended development time for GTA 6, attributing it to Rockstar Games' pursuit of "creative perfection." Zelnick dismissed the idea that AI could replace the unique creative genius of human developers.
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 underscored the growing importance of PC gaming within the industry. He cited Civilization 7’s multi-platform launch as a model but clarified that Rockstar typically adopts a staggered release strategy, hinting at a 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 that they may delay the release of their upcoming Battlefield title due to the crowded release calendar in 2025, which includes GTA 6. This strategic move aims to ensure the game receives the attention it deserves upon launch.
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 behind Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he won't be reprising his role in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a brief cameo where his character could have been killed off early in 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

⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer remains undisclosed, a deliberate marketing strategy according to a former Rockstar developer. This approach is designed to keep fans engaged and build anticipation.
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 and Borderlands 4 will not launch close to each other, despite both being slated for release within the fiscal year of 2026, ensuring each title has its own spotlight.
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 expressed confidence that GTA 6 will set new standards for the franchise, promising a game that surpasses expectations in terms of realism and gameplay.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a 2025 release target for GTA 6, although a former Rockstar developer suggested that a final decision on the release timing might not be made until mid-2025.
Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has made it clear that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major releases.
Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, cautioned fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that technological advancements may not allow for the same revolutionary leap 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 experience, maintaining confidence in its 2025 release schedule despite the complexities of development.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ In their latest financial report, Take-Two Interactive confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is set for a fall 2025 release, although they cautioned that unforeseen development challenges could lead to further delays.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Set to Fall 2025 in Recent Fiscal Report

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The debut trailer for GTA 6 broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours with over 90 million views, eclipsing previous records held by MrBeast and achieving 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 first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise and setting new benchmarks for fan anticipation and engagement.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)