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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has faced challenges after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel.
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. The GTA series has been a focal point of discussions on video game violence, and with GTA 6's upcoming release, similar debates are anticipated. However, in a recent interview with CNBC, Zelnick dismissed these concerns, stating that entertainment reflects behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ Addressing the long wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick emphasized that Rockstar Games aims for creative perfection, which makes development both time-consuming and intricate. In an interview with CNBC, he stated that success isn’t guaranteed until it’s achieved. He also dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting that true creative genius remains uniquely human.
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, noting its simultaneous launch on PC, consoles, and Switch. However, he mentioned that Rockstar typically releases games on select platforms first before expanding to others.
Read more: Take-Two Seemingly Hinting at Eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC Release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has confirmed their willingness to delay the release of the new Battlefield game due to the crowded calendar of major game releases this year, stating, "There may be some things happening in the year that may cause us to think differently about our launch timing."
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 that he won't be featured in GTA 6, though he expressed interest in having a cameo where his character gets 'killed at the beginning.'
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 could be announced at any moment, but Rockstar has chosen to remain silent, a move that a former developer described as a Really Good Marketing Tactic.

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

⚫︎ According to Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, GTA 6 will not release close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being scheduled for late within the fiscal year of 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 shared insights about GTA 6, claiming that the game will astonish players as it Raises The Bar Again for the beloved franchise.

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans about a targeted 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested via X that the final decision on a 2025 release will likely be made by mid-year.

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 is unlikely to launch on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major titles over subscription service availability.

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 a revolutionary change comparable to 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 is aiming for a Perfect GTA 6 while ensuring players of its 2025 release date.

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 confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is aiming for a release window in fall 2025. This aligns with earlier estimates, though Take-Two warns that further delays are possible depending on development progress.

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

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The recently released GTA 6 trailer shattered YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, amassing over 90 million views and surpassing MrBeast’s previous record. It also achieved the highest number of likes ever for a video game trailer in its first day.

Read more: The GTA 6 Trailer Has Dropped, And It's Breaking Records (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games finally released their eagerly awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth major installment in the iconic Grand Theft Auto franchise.

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