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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has been hit with copyright issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a takedown request 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

⚫︎ Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has dismissed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, Zelnick emphasized that entertainment reflects societal behavior rather than causing it, addressing the ongoing debate surrounding video game violence as GTA 6 approaches its release.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick also addressed the lengthy development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, underscoring Rockstar Games' commitment to creative perfection. During his CNBC interview, he highlighted the complexity and time required for such ambitious projects, and firmly stated that human creativity remains irreplaceable by AI.
Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius Of Humans (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In a conversation with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick discussed the growing importance of PC gaming, using Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across multiple platforms as an example. He hinted that while Rockstar traditionally opts for a staggered release strategy, GTA 6 might eventually see a PC version.
Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has indicated they might delay their upcoming Battlefield game to avoid clashing with major releases, including GTA 6. This strategic move aims to ensure their game gets the attention it deserves amidst a crowded year.
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, confirmed he won't be in GTA 6, though he humorously suggested he'd have liked a brief cameo where his character gets killed off early.
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

⚫︎ Rockstar Games has chosen to keep fans in suspense by not announcing the release date for GTA 6's second trailer. An ex-developer revealed that this is a deliberate marketing strategy to maintain excitement and 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's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, even though both are slated for late in the fiscal year 2026, to avoid competing with another major title.
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 sparked excitement by claiming that GTA 6 will set new standards for the franchise, promising an unprecedented level of realism and innovation.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ While Take-Two Interactive's CEO remains confident about a 2025 release for GTA 6, a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final call on the release year 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, 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 shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, noting that current technology may not enable the revolutionary leap seen in previous titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Warns To Lower Your Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games is dedicated to delivering a perfect GTA 6 experience, reassuring fans of the game's planned 2025 release while emphasizing their commitment to quality.
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, GTA 6 is targeted for a fall 2025 release, aligning with previous projections, though the company cautioned that further delays could occur 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 by becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, with over 90 million views, eclipsing MrBeast’s previous record. It also garnered the highest number of likes for a video game trailer in its first day.
Read more: The GTA 6 Trailer Has Dropped, And Its Breaking Records (Forbes)

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