GTA 6 Fall 2025 Launch Affirmed by Take-Two CEO

Take-Two Interactive Reiterates Fall 2025 Release Window for Grand Theft Auto 6

Despite industry speculation, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, maintains its projected fall 2025 release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This confirmation came during their third-quarter financial report (ending December 31, 2024).

While acknowledging the inherent risk of delays, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in the fall 2025 timeframe, emphasizing Rockstar's dedication to quality. He highlighted the game's high anticipation and the company's focus on delivering a polished product, acknowledging the competitive landscape.

Zelnick remained tight-lipped regarding specific development updates, stating that Rockstar strives for perfection and avoids premature declarations of success.

The GTA 6 release date remains a major topic in the gaming industry, influencing the release strategies of competitors. EA's CEO, Andrew Wilson, recently indicated a willingness to delay the next Battlefield installment, subtly referencing GTA 6's potential impact.

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Despite the confirmed release window, a second trailer remains elusive, fueling fan speculation over a year after the initial trailer's release. IGN offers further analysis, including insights from a former Rockstar developer regarding potential delay announcements and Zelnick's comments on PC release and PS5 Pro performance.

Take-Two also reported impressive sales figures: Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 210 million units sold worldwide, GTA Online experienced a strong quarter, and Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 70 million copies, currently boasting record concurrent players on Steam.

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Take-Two anticipates a strong 2025, with several high-profile releases including Civilization 7, PGA Tour 2K25, WWE 2K25, Mafia: The Old Country, and Borderlands 4, alongside the highly anticipated GTA 6. The company expresses strong confidence in achieving record-breaking net bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.