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, stating that the company feels "really good about it." He emphasized Rockstar's dedication to quality, noting their pursuit of "perfection." Zelnick remained tight-lipped regarding specific development details, highlighting the game's high anticipation and the competitive landscape.
The GTA 6 release date continues to be a major topic in the gaming industry. The anticipation is so significant that EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently indicated a potential delay for the next Battlefield game, depending on competitor release schedules – a clear reference to GTA 6's impending launch.
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Despite the confirmed release window, a second trailer for GTA 6 remains unreleased, fueling fan speculation over a year after the initial trailer. Other points of ongoing discussion include a former Rockstar developer's prediction of a potential May 2025 decision regarding any delays, Zelnick's ambiguous response on a PC release, and expert analysis on the PS5 Pro's potential to run the game at 60 frames per second.
Take-Two also highlighted the continued success of its other titles. Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 210 million units sold worldwide, while GTA Online saw a strong quarter driven by the Agents of Sabotage update, and GTA+ memberships increased by 10% year-over-year. Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 70 million copies and is experiencing record concurrent players on Steam.
AnswerSee ResultsTake-Two anticipates a busy 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 expressed strong optimism about the commercial success of its upcoming titles and confidence in achieving record-breaking net bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
