The GTA 6 News

2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has encountered legal issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown notice against the modder's YouTube channel. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the modding community.

Read more: Modder Recreating GTA 6's Map in GTA 5 Hit with Take-Two Copyright Claim

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has dismissed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, he emphasized that entertainment mirrors societal behavior rather than instigating it, addressing long-standing debates about video game violence.

Read more: GTA 6 Publisher Not Worried About Game Influencing Real-World Violence

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick also discussed the extended development time for GTA 6, stressing Rockstar's pursuit of creative perfection. In the same CNBC interview, he dismissed the notion that AI could replace human creativity, asserting that true artistic genius remains a human endeavor.

Read more: GTA 6 CEO Discusses Long Wait and AI's Limitations

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In a conversation with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming, using the simultaneous launch of Civilization 7 across various platforms as an example. He hinted at a potential eventual release of GTA 6 on PC, following Rockstar's typical strategy of staggered platform releases.

Read more: Take-Two Hints at GTA 6 PC Release

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has expressed readiness to delay the launch of its upcoming Battlefield game, citing the crowded release calendar for 2025, including GTA 6. This decision underscores the competitive nature of the gaming industry and the strategic timing of major releases.

Read more: EA Willing to Delay 'Biggest Ever Battlefield' Amid GTA 6 Release

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 Won't Be in GTA 6

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar's decision to keep the release date of GTA 6's second trailer under wraps is seen as a deliberate marketing strategy. A former developer suggested that this silence is a calculated move to build anticipation.

Read more: Rockstar's Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date is a Marketing Tactic

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for the fiscal year 2026, to avoid direct competition.

Read more: Take-Two Won't Release GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Close to Each Other

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has praised GTA 6, claiming it will set new standards for the franchise by delivering unparalleled realism and raising the bar for open-world gaming.

Read more: GTA 6 Raises the Bar with Unmatched Realism

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO has reaffirmed a 2025 release target for GTA 6, while a former Rockstar developer suggested that the final decision on the release date might be made by mid-2025.

Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Decision Expected by Mid-2025

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, 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: GTA 6 Unlikely to Launch on Xbox Game Pass

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 previous titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.

Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Warns of Modest Expectations for GTA 6

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games is committed to delivering a perfect GTA 6 experience, while maintaining their target release date of 2025.

Read more: Rockstar Aims for a 'Perfect' GTA 6 Release in 2025

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, aligning with previous estimates, though the company noted that further delays could occur based on development progress.

Read more: GTA 6 Aiming for Fall 2025 Release

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 on its first day.

Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Breaks YouTube Records

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise.

Read more: Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Now