Grand Theft Auto 6 remains firmly set for a fall 2025 release, as confirmed by its parent company, Take-Two, in their latest financial report covering the third quarter ending December 31, 2024. This assurance means that, for the time being, the highly anticipated game is still on schedule for its previously announced launch window on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with no delays reported.
In a conversation with IGN ahead of the financial report's release, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed cautious optimism about meeting the fall 2025 deadline. "Look, there's always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things," Zelnick remarked. "So we feel really good about it [fall 2025]." When pressed further on the development progress of GTA 6, Zelnick maintained a guarded stance, stating, "Look, I think the game is eagerly anticipated both internally and externally. We know that Rockstar seeks perfection. I never claim success before it occurs. I'm fond of saying arrogance is the enemy of continued success, so we're all running scared and looking over our shoulders and we know that the competition is not asleep. Our whole organization is super excited."
The release date of GTA 6 is a major focal point in the entertainment industry, with competitors like EA closely monitoring Rockstar's moves. EA's CEO Andrew Wilson recently hinted at potentially delaying the new Battlefield game to avoid clashing with GTA 6's release, underscoring the game's anticipated impact on the market.
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While the release window for GTA 6 remains unchanged, fans are still eagerly awaiting the release of Trailer 2, which has yet to be unveiled. Over a year has passed since the first trailer dropped, fueling intense speculation among the community. In the meantime, IGN offers a wealth of content on GTA 6, including insights from a former Rockstar developer who suggests that a decision on any potential delay might not be made until May 2025, Zelnick's evasive comments on a PC version, and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro can run GTA 6 at 60 frames per second.
Take-Two also highlighted the continued success of other titles in their portfolio. Grand Theft Auto 5 has now sold an impressive 210 million units worldwide, with GTA Online experiencing a strong quarter thanks to the Agents of Sabotage update. GTA+ memberships saw a 10% increase year-over-year. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 has surpassed 70 million copies sold, with Take-Two noting record levels of concurrent players on Steam.
AnswerSee ResultsTake-Two's 2025 lineup is packed with exciting releases, including the recently launched Civilization 7 from Firaxis, PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K25 in March, Mafia: The Old Country in the summer, GTA 6 in the fall, and Gearbox's Borderlands 4 before the year ends. The company expressed strong confidence in the commercial potential of these titles, stating, "We are exceedingly optimistic about the commercial potential of our titles and believe that they will have a transformative effect on our business – and our industry – over the long term," and remains "highly confident" in achieving "sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings in fiscal 2026 and 2027."
