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 challenges after Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This move highlights the ongoing tension 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 confidently stated that he isn’t concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Despite the GTA series often being at the heart of debates over video game violence, Zelnick, in an interview with CNBC, emphasized 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 the same interview with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the lengthy development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, underscoring Rockstar Games' commitment to creative perfection. He dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting that true creative genius remains a uniquely human trait.

Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius Of Humans (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He used Civilization 7 as an example of a simultaneous launch across PC, consoles, and Switch, but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release approach, hinting at a potential 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 confirmed its willingness to delay the release of the new Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar in 2025, which includes GTA 6. This strategic move aims to ensure the game's launch is as impactful as possible.

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, has confirmed he won't be reprising his role 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 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 unannounced, a deliberate marketing strategy according to a former Rockstar developer. This approach is seen as a way to keep the hype alive and maintain interest in the game.

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 CEO Strauss Zelnick has assured fans that GTA 6 will not be released close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026, to avoid market saturation.

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 that the game will set new standards for the franchise by significantly enhancing 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, but a former Rockstar developer suggested via social media that the final decision on the release date 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 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 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 current technological advancements may not allow for the revolutionary changes seen in earlier 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, while still targeting a 2025 release date, showcasing their dedication to quality over haste.

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, though the company cautions that further delays could 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 within 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: 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 iconic Grand Theft Auto series.

Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)