The GTA 6 News

2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that brought a playable version of GTA 6's map into GTA 5 has encountered legal challenges after Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown notice against the modder's YouTube channel. This move underscores the complexities surrounding fan-made content and intellectual property rights in the gaming world.

Read more: Modder putting GTA 6's map in GTA 5 hit with Take-Two copyright claim (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has dismissed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI's potential to influence real-world violence. In a CNBC interview, he highlighted that entertainment often mirrors societal behavior rather than causing it, responding to ongoing debates about the impact of video game violence as GTA 6's release approaches.

Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In another CNBC interview, Zelnick addressed the anticipation surrounding GTA 6's long development time, stating that Rockstar's commitment to "creative perfection" makes the process both lengthy and intricate. He also refuted suggestions that AI could replace the human creative process, emphasizing the unique genius of human creativity.

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

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, in an interview with IGN, highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming and hinted at future release strategies. While discussing the simultaneous launch of Civilization 7 across multiple platforms, he suggested that GTA 6 might follow a similar path, eventually becoming available on PC after initial console releases.

Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has expressed readiness to delay the release of their new Battlefield title due to the crowded 2025 gaming calendar, which includes the highly anticipated GTA 6. This strategic move aims to ensure their game receives the attention it deserves.

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. Despite this, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character could 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

⚫︎ Rockstar has chosen to keep quiet about the release date of GTA 6's second trailer, a deliberate marketing strategy to build anticipation 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's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, confirmed that GTA 6 will not compete directly with Borderlands 4's release date, ensuring both titles have space to shine in the fiscal year 2026.

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 praised GTA 6, claiming it will set new standards for the franchise by delivering unparalleled realism and raising the bar for gaming experiences.

Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO remains optimistic about a 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested via social media that the final release decision might be delayed until mid-2025.

Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has firmly stated that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, prioritizing premium pricing over subscription services.

Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, citing that technological advancements might not meet the revolutionary leaps 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 is committed to delivering a "perfect" GTA 6 experience, reinforcing their dedication to quality as they target a 2025 release.

Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's financial report confirms a fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, aligning with earlier projections but noting the possibility of further delays based on development progress.

Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Set to Fall 2025 in Recent Fiscal Report

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The first trailer for GTA 6 broke YouTube records, achieving over 90 million views in the first 24 hours and becoming the most-viewed non-music video on the platform. It also garnered the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its debut 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.

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