GTA 6 Release Date Still Set for Fall 2025, Take-Two CEO Insists — 'We Feel Really Good About It'

Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, reaffirmed its fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S during its third-quarter 2024 financial results announcement. While acknowledging the inherent risk of delays, CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in the targeted release timeframe. He emphasized Rockstar's dedication to achieving perfection, highlighting the game's high internal and external anticipation. Zelnick remained tight-lipped regarding specific development details, emphasizing the company's focus and awareness of the competitive landscape.

The GTA VI release date remains a major topic in the entertainment industry, influencing the release strategies of competitors. EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently indicated a potential delay for the next Battlefield title, contingent on the release timing of competing games, a clear reference to the anticipated impact of GTA VI.

Despite the confirmed release window, the highly anticipated second trailer for GTA VI remains unreleased, over a year after the first trailer. This prolonged absence has fueled much speculation among fans. For further information, IGN offers additional coverage on GTA VI, including insights from a former Rockstar developer regarding potential delay announcements, Zelnick's comments on a potential PC release, and expert analysis on the game's performance on a hypothetical PS5 Pro console.

Take-Two also reported impressive sales figures for its existing titles. Grand Theft Auto V has achieved over 210 million units sold worldwide, while GTA Online experienced a strong quarter driven by the "Agents of Sabotage" update and a 10% year-over-year increase in GTA+ memberships. Red Dead Redemption 2 has surpassed 70 million units sold and is currently experiencing its highest concurrent player count on Steam.

Take-Two anticipates a busy 2025, with several high-profile releases including Civilization VII, PGA Tour 2K25, WWE 2K25, Mafia: The Old Country, GTA VI, and Borderlands 4. The company expressed strong optimism about the commercial success of its upcoming titles and projected record-level net bookings for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.