GTA 6 Release Date Still Set for Fall 2025, Take-Two CEO Insists — 'We Feel Really Good About It'

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 follows the company's 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, highlighting the game's high anticipation and the competitive gaming landscape. Zelnick remained tight-lipped regarding specific development details.

The GTA 6 release date continues to be a major industry talking point. The anticipation is so significant that EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently indicated a potential delay for the next Battlefield installment, contingent on competitor release schedules – a clear reference to GTA 6's impact.

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Despite the confirmed release window, the highly anticipated second trailer for GTA 6 remains unreleased. Over a year has passed since the first trailer, fueling much fan speculation. Related news coverage includes an ex-Rockstar developer's prediction of a potential May 2025 decision on any potential delay, Zelnick's ambiguous response regarding a PC release, and expert analysis on the PS5 Pro's potential to run GTA 6 at 60 frames per second.

Take-Two also reported strong sales figures for its other titles. Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 210 million units sold globally, while GTA Online experienced a robust quarter, boosted by the Agents of Sabotage update. GTA+ subscriptions saw a 10% year-over-year increase. Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 70 million copies and is currently experiencing record concurrent player numbers on Steam.

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Take-Two anticipates a busy 2025, with several high-profile releases including Civilization 7, PGA Tour 2K25, WWE 2K25, Mafia: The Old Country, GTA 6, and Borderlands 4. The company expressed strong confidence in the commercial success of its upcoming titles and predicted record-breaking net bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.