Latest Updates on GTA 6

2025

March 24, 2025

A modder who recreated a playable version of GTA 6’s map in GTA 5 has faced legal action after Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator’s YouTube channel.
Read more: GTA 5 Mod Featuring GTA 6 Map Hit by Take-Two Copyright Claim (Eurogamer)

February 11, 2025

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed concerns about GTA 6 potentially influencing real-world violence. While the franchise has long been debated for its depiction of violence, Zelnick clarified in a CNBC interview that entertainment reflects behavior rather than shaping it.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Dismisses Concerns Over GTA 6 and Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)

Zelnick also discussed the lengthy development cycle for GTA 6, emphasizing Rockstar’s pursuit of "creative perfection." He dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, calling true innovation a uniquely human trait.
Read more: GTA 6’s Delay Explained: Why Rockstar Won’t Rush Perfection (GameSpot)

February 10, 2025

In an IGN interview, Take-Two’s CEO highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming while explaining the company’s staggered platform release strategy, hinting at a later PC launch for GTA 6.
Read more: Take-Two Suggests GTA 6 PC Release May Come After Consoles (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

EA admitted it may delay its upcoming Battlefield title to avoid clashing with major 2025 releases, including GTA 6, stating they’ll adjust timing "to ensure the best possible launch."
Read more: EA Considers Battlefield Delay Amidst GTA 6’s 2025 Dominance (Eurogamer)

January 29, 2025

Steven Ogg, the voice actor for GTA 5’s Trevor, confirmed he won’t appear in GTA 6—though he humorously pitched a cameo where his character meets an early demise.
Read more: Trevor’s Actor Rules Out GTA 6 Role, Jokes About Tragic Cameo (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

Rockstar is deliberately withholding the second GTA 6 trailer’s release date, citing the strategy as "a highly effective marketing tactic," according to a former developer.
Read more: Rockstar’s Silent Approach to GTA 6 Trailer 2: Why It Works (IGN)

November 7, 2024

Take-Two’s CEO assured investors that GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 won’t release closely, despite both targeting late fiscal year 2026.
Read more: Take-Two Pledges Strategic Spacing for GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

A former Rockstar developer claimed GTA 6 will "raise the bar again," exceeding expectations for realism and innovation in the franchise.
Read more: Ex-Rockstar Dev Promises GTA 6 Will Redefine the Series

September 15, 2024

While Take-Two reaffirms GTA 6’s 2025 release window, a former Rockstar employee suggested the final decision may hinge on mid-2025 development progress.
Read more: GTA 6’s 2025 Release Still on Track, But Final Call Pending (X)

August 10, 2024

Take-Two’s CEO ruled out a GTA 6 launch on Xbox Game Pass, stating the company prefers premium pricing for blockbuster titles.
Read more: GTA 6 Won’t Hit Game Pass at Launch, Confirms CEO (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij urged fans to temper expectations, noting GTA 6’s evolution may not match the seismic leaps of earlier titles.
Read more: Ex-Rockstar Dev Advises Realistic Expectations for GTA 6 (Screen Rant)

May 22, 2024

Rockstar remains committed to delivering a "flawless" GTA 6 while maintaining its 2025 release target.
Read more: Rockstar’s Pursuit of Perfection for GTA 6’s 2025 Launch

May 20, 2024

Take-Two’s fiscal report confirmed GTA 6’s fall 2025 release window but cautioned that further delays could occur.
Read more: GTA 6 Officially Slated for Fall 2025 in Take-Two Report

2023

December 5, 2023

GTA 6’s debut trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours (90M+ views) and the most-liked game trailer ever.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Smashes YouTube Records (Forbes)

Rockstar officially unveiled the first trailer for GTA VI, the eighth mainline entry in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI – Official Trailer Released (Rockstar Games)