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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map within GTA 5 has encountered legal issues following a copyright takedown request from Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, against the modder's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder putting GTA 6's map in GTA 5 hit with Take-Two copyright claim (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has expressed a lack of concern over Grand Theft Auto VI potentially influencing real-world violence. Despite the ongoing debate around video game violence, Zelnick told CNBC that entertainment mirrors societal behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In a CNBC interview, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the lengthy development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, highlighting Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection. He emphasized that success is never guaranteed and dismissed the idea of AI surpassing human creativity, stating that true creative genius remains a uniquely human trait.
Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius Of Humans (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ During an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He cited Civilization 7 as an example of a simultaneous launch across PC, consoles, and Switch, while noting that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release approach.
Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has confirmed its willingness to delay the launch of its highly anticipated new Battlefield game, citing the crowded release calendar for 2025. They aim to ensure the game's launch is as successful as possible.
Read more: With GTA 6 looming, EA says it's willing to delay its biggest ever Battlefield to make its launch 'all it needs to be' (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, has confirmed he won't be reprising his role in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be killed off early in the game.
Read more: Trevor's voice actor says he won't be in GTA 6, though would've liked a cameo where he got 'killed at the beginning' (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ The release date for the second trailer of GTA 6 could be announced at any time, but Rockstar's decision to keep it under wraps is a deliberate marketing strategy to build anticipation.
Read more: Rockstar Could Easily Announce the GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date but It’s Staying Quiet 'On Purpose' Because 'It's a Really Good Marketing Tactic,' Ex-Dev Says (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be released near the launch of Borderlands 4, even though both are slated for late in the fiscal year 2026.
Read more: Take-Two Boss Insists It Won’t Release GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Close to Each Other (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has shared insights about GTA 6, stating that the game will set new standards and deliver on realism beyond what fans expect.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a targeted 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer hinted via social media that the final release decision might not be made until mid-2025.
Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has confirmed that GTA 6 is unlikely to be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, prioritizing premium pricing over subscription services.
Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that technological advancements may not lead to a revolutionary experience on the level of GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Warns To Lower Your Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar is striving for a Perfect GTA 6 while committing to a 2025 release date.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ According to Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report, Grand Theft Auto VI is targeting a release window in the fall of 2025, though potential delays are noted based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Set to Fall 2025 in Recent Fiscal 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: The GTA 6 Trailer Has Dropped, And Its Breaking Records (Forbes)

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