Latest Updates on GTA 6
2025
March 24, 2025
・ A GTA 6 fan-made mod that recreates the game’s map in GTA 5 has encountered legal challenges after Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, issued a copyright takedown against the modder’s YouTube channel.
Source: Modder adding GTA 6's map to GTA 5 faces Take-Two copyright claim (Eurogamer)
February 11, 2025
・ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed concerns about GTA 6 potentially influencing real-world violence, arguing that entertainment mirrors behavior rather than incites it. He dismissed these worries in a CNBC interview, reiterating the studio’s stance on balancing creative expression with responsibility.
Source: GTA 6 Publisher Says Game Won’t Drive Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)
・ In the same interview, Zelnick defended Rockstar’s meticulous development process for GTA 6, prioritizing "creative perfection" over speed. He dismissed claims that AI could replace human creativity, stating true innovation remains uniquely human-driven.
Source: Take-Two CEO Explains GTA 6's Long Development and Why AI Can't Replace Human Creativity (GameSpot)
February 10, 2025
・ Speaking to IGN, Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming, though clarified Rockstar’s phased release strategy—typically debuting games on select platforms before wider availability. He cited Civilization 7’s multi-platform launch as a contrasting example.
Source: Take-Two Hints at Possible GTA 6 PC Release Later (Video Games Chronicle)
February 5, 2025
・ EA openly acknowledged they might delay the next Battlefield title to avoid competing with 2025’s stacked game lineup, including GTA 6. An exec noted, "Market conditions could prompt us to rethink our launch timing."
Source: EA May Delay Battlefield Due to GTA 6’s Dominant 2025 Release (Eurogamer)
January 29, 2025
・ Steven Ogg, famed for voicing Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he won’t appear in GTA 6—though he joked about wanting a "blink-and-you-miss-it" death cameo.
Source: Trevor’s Actor Confirms No Role in GTA 6 (PC Gamer)
2024
December 7, 2024
・ Rockstar’s deliberate silence on GTA 6’s second trailer date is a calculated marketing move, according to an ex-developer, who called it "an exceptionally effective hype strategy."
Source: Rockstar’s GTA 6 Trailer 2 Silence Is Intentional, Says Former Dev (IGN)
November 7, 2024
・ Take-Two’s CEO assured investors that GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 won’t release too closely in late fiscal 2026, avoiding internal competition.
Source: Take-Two Won’t Launch GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Near Each Other (GameSpot)
November 4, 2024
・ A former Rockstar designer teased that GTA 6 will "redefine expectations," pushing realism and quality beyond the series’ previous benchmarks.
Source: GTA 6 Reportedly Surpasses Franchise Standards in Realism
September 15, 2024
・ While Take-Two reaffirmed GTA 6’s 2025 target, an ex-Rockstar developer hinted a final decision might come as late as mid-2025 based on development progress.
Source: GTA 6’s 2025 Release Decision Pending, Says Ex-Dev (X)
August 10, 2024
・ Take-Two’s CEO confirmed GTA 6 likely won’t launch on Xbox Game Pass, favoring premium sales over subscription models for blockbuster titles.
Source: Take-Two Rules Out GTA 6 on Game Pass at Launch (PCGamesN)
July 23, 2024
・ A former Rockstar dev urged fans to temper expectations, noting GTA 6’s evolution may not match the seismic leaps of early series entries like GTA 3 or 4.
Source: Ex-Rockstar Dev Advises Realistic Expectations for GTA 6 (Screen Rant)
May 22, 2024
・ Rockstar reiterated its commitment to polishing GTA 6 to perfection while maintaining its planned 2025 release window.
Source: Rockstar Aims for Flawless GTA 6 Launch Without Rushing
May 20, 2024
・ Take-Two’s fiscal report pegged GTA 6 for a fall 2025 release but left room for potential delays pending development milestones.
Source: GTA 6 Targeting Fall 2025 Release, per Take-Two Financials
2023
December 5, 2023
・ The debut GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, garnering 90+ million views in 24 hours—the highest for any non-music video—and became the most-liked game trailer ever.
Source: GTA 6 Trailer Smashes YouTube Records (Forbes)
・ Rockstar finally unveiled the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, the eighth mainline installment in the legendary open-world franchise.
Source: GTA 6 Official Trailer Now Live (Rockstar Games)
