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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has run into trouble after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown notice against the mod creator's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder's Attempt to Recreate GTA 6's Map in GTA 5 Faces Copyright Takedown by Take-Two (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has reassured fans that he isn't worried about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Despite the long-standing debate over video game violence, Zelnick emphasized in a CNBC interview that entertainment reflects societal behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Dismisses Concerns Over GTA 6's Impact on Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In a CNBC interview, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the extended development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, highlighting Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection. He stressed that success is never guaranteed and dismissed the idea that AI could replace the unique creative genius of humans.
Read more: Take-Two CEO on GTA 6's Long Development and the Irreplaceable Human Creative Genius (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He cited Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across PC, consoles, and Switch, but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release approach.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Hints at Future GTA 6 PC Release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has announced they are open to delaying the release of their new Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar, stating, "There may be some things happening in the year that may cause us to think differently about our launch timing."
Read more: EA Considers Delaying 'Biggest Ever Battlefield' Release Amid GTA 6 Launch (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he won't be returning for GTA 6, though he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be 'killed at the beginning.'
Read more: Steven Ogg Confirms No Return for GTA 6, But Would Have Liked a Cameo (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer remains unannounced, a deliberate move by Rockstar to build anticipation, described as 'a really good marketing tactic' by a former developer.
Read more: Rockstar's Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date: A Deliberate Marketing Strategy (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Ensures GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Won't Compete for Release Dates (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has shared insights on GTA 6, claiming it will set new standards for the franchise by raising the bar and delivering unparalleled realism.
Read more: GTA 6 Set to Raise the Bar with Unmatched Realism, Says Former Rockstar Designer

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a 2025 release target for GTA 6, while a former Rockstar developer suggested via social media that the final release decision might be made by mid-2025.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Reaffirms 2025 Release for GTA 6, Final Decision Expected Mid-Year (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, prioritizing premium pricing over subscription services.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Confirms No GTA 6 Launch on Xbox Game Pass (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, citing that current technology may not allow for the revolutionary changes seen in earlier titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Developer Urges Fans to Lower Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games is committed to delivering a perfect GTA 6 experience, while maintaining their target release date of 2025.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for a Perfect GTA 6 Release in 2025

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI, aligning with previous estimates, though the company cautions that further delays could occur based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Targeted for Fall 2025 Release, Delays Possible (Take-Two Financial Report)

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast’s previous record. It also garnered the most likes for a video game trailer on its first day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Shatters YouTube Records (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 Now Available (Rockstar Games)