The GTA 6 News

2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has been hit with a copyright takedown request from Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, targeting the modder's YouTube channel. This move highlights the ongoing tension between game developers and the modding community.

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 addressed concerns over GTA 6's potential influence on real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, Zelnick emphasized that entertainment reflects societal behaviors rather than causing them, dismissing fears about the impact of the game.

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

⚫︎ In the same interview, Zelnick discussed the long wait for GTA 6, attributing it to Rockstar's pursuit of "creative perfection." He also dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting the unique genius of human creators.

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 Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming in an IGN interview. He used Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across multiple platforms as an example, but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release strategy for their titles.

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

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has expressed willingness to delay its upcoming "biggest ever Battlefield" release to avoid clashing with other major game launches, including GTA 6. This strategic decision underscores the competitive landscape of game releases.

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 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 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's decision to withhold the release date for GTA 6's second trailer is seen as a strategic marketing move. An ex-developer praised this approach, suggesting it builds anticipation and keeps fans engaged.

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

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, ensuring that both titles have their moment in the spotlight within 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 has expressed high expectations for GTA 6, claiming it will "raise the bar" for the franchise with its realism and innovation.

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans that GTA 6 is on track for a 2025 release. However, a former Rockstar developer indicated that the final release decision might be made by mid-2025.

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

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick has confirmed 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

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, citing limitations in current technology that might not allow for the revolutionary changes seen in earlier 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, while still aiming for the 2025 release date, emphasizing their dedication to quality and player satisfaction.

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

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's financial report has confirmed a fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, aligning with previous estimates but acknowledging potential delays 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 in 24 hours with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast’s previous record. It also garnered the most likes for a video game trailer in 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 franchise.

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