GTA 6 Set for Fall 2025, CEO Confirms

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has reaffirmed that *Grand Theft Auto 6* (GTA 6) is still slated for a fall 2025 release. This confirmation came during the company's financial results report for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, where GTA 6 was listed for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. This news indicates that, for the time being, the game remains on schedule and has not faced any delays.

In an interview with IGN prior to the financial report's release, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed cautious optimism about the release timeline. "Look, there's always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things," Zelnick remarked. "So we feel really good about it [fall 2025]." When pressed further on the development progress of GTA 6, Zelnick remained tight-lipped, emphasizing the anticipation surrounding the game both internally and externally. "We know that Rockstar seeks perfection. I never claim success before it occurs. I'm fond of saying arrogance is the enemy of continued success, so we're all running scared and looking over our shoulders and we know that the competition is not asleep. Our whole organization is super excited," he added.

The release date of GTA 6 continues to be a focal point of interest across the entertainment industry, with competitors like EA closely monitoring Rockstar's moves. EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently hinted at potentially delaying the next *Battlefield* game based on the release timing of other major titles, a clear reference to the anticipated impact of GTA 6.

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While the release window for GTA 6 remains firm, fans are eagerly awaiting the second trailer, which has yet to be released. Over a year has passed since the first trailer dropped, fueling intense speculation among the community. In the meantime, IGN offers extensive coverage on GTA 6, including insights from a former Rockstar developer who suggests that a decision on any potential delay might not be made until May 2025. Additionally, Zelnick's evasive comments on a PC version of GTA 6 and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro can run the game at 60 frames per second keep the conversation alive.

Take-Two also highlighted the continued success of other titles in their portfolio. *Grand Theft Auto 5* has now sold an impressive 210 million units worldwide, with *GTA Online* experiencing a strong quarter thanks to the "Agents of Sabotage" update. GTA+ memberships saw a 10% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, *Red Dead Redemption 2* has surpassed 70 million copies sold, with the game currently enjoying its highest level of concurrent players on Steam.

Take-Two's 2025 lineup is packed with anticipated releases, including the recently launched *Civilization 7* from Firaxis, *PGA Tour 2K25* and *WWE 2K25* in March, *Mafia: The Old Country* in the summer, GTA 6 in the fall, and *Borderlands 4* from Gearbox before the year ends. The company expressed strong confidence in the commercial potential of these titles, expecting them to have a transformative impact on their business and the industry in the long term. Take-Two remains highly confident in achieving record levels of Net Bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.