GTA 6 Fall 2025 Release Date Window Seems Likelier and Likelier

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind the highly anticipated GTA 6, projects a Fall 2025 release. This article explores the confidence surrounding this timeframe, examines the publisher's overall strong performance, and delves into the continued success of existing titles.

Take-Two Interactive: Poised for a Record Year

GTA 6: A Fall 2025 Launch Remains Likely

Take-Two Interactive remains optimistic about a Fall 2025 release for GTA 6. While CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the inherent risk of delays in game development, stating that "there's always a risk of slippage," he expressed strong confidence in the projected timeline. He emphasized Rockstar's dedication to quality, highlighting their pursuit of "perfection."

Zelnick refrained from offering specific development details but conveyed the company's excitement about the upcoming release.

Take-Two Interactive's 2025 Game Lineup

Zelnick highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for Take-Two, citing several key releases. These include the Early Access launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII (with full release February 11th), Mafia: The Old Country (Summer release), Grand Theft Auto VI (Fall release), and Borderlands 4 (before year-end). He expressed considerable optimism about the commercial potential of these titles. The company projects record-breaking net bookings for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Continued Success of Existing Franchises

The GTA franchise continues to dominate, with over 210 million units sold globally. GTA Online saw significant success, particularly with the "Agents of Sabotage" holiday update and continued growth of the GTA+ membership program (10% year-over-year increase).

NBA 2K25 exceeded 7 million units sold, demonstrating strong player engagement (over 30% increase in recurrent consumer spending). Red Dead Redemption 2 also continues to thrive, surpassing 70 million units sold and achieving record concurrent player numbers on Steam (99,993 according to SteamDB).

Dispelling Rumors about GTA 5's Trevor

Speculation surrounding Steven Ogg (Trevor in GTA 5) and his feelings toward the character has been addressed. Ogg clarified that he doesn't dislike the character, but prefers not to be called Trevor outside of his professional role. He emphasized his positive relationship with the other actors and his fondness for the character. While he previously entertained the idea of Trevor's death in GTA 6, he confirmed no involvement in the game's development.

While a specific release date for GTA 6 remains unannounced, the Fall 2025 window appears increasingly likely. Stay tuned for further updates.