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 for Grand Theft Auto 6

Despite industry speculation, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, maintains its projected fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This confirmation follows the company's third-quarter 2024 financial report.

While acknowledging the inherent risk of delays, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in the fall 2025 target, emphasizing Rockstar's dedication to quality. He highlighted the game's high anticipation and the company's commitment to excellence, while remaining cautious about declaring definitive success before its launch. Zelnick declined to offer further details on the game's development progress.

The GTA 6 release date continues to dominate industry conversations, influencing the release strategies of competitors. EA's CEO, Andrew Wilson, recently indicated a willingness to delay the next Battlefield installment, suggesting the significant impact GTA 6's launch will have on the market.

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Despite the confirmed release window, the highly anticipated second trailer for GTA 6 remains unreleased, fueling continued fan speculation. Other ongoing discussions surrounding the game include its potential PC release and its performance capabilities on a hypothetical PS5 Pro console.

Take-Two also reported impressive sales figures for its other titles. Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 210 million units sold globally, and GTA Online experienced a strong quarter. Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 70 million copies and is currently enjoying record concurrent player numbers on Steam.

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Take-Two anticipates a strong 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 expresses strong confidence in its future financial performance.