Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on course for a fall 2025 release, as confirmed by its parent company, Take-Two Interactive. In its third-quarter financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024, Take-Two highlighted GTA 6's anticipated launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, reassuring fans that the game is still adhering to its previously announced schedule without any delays.
In a pre-financial report discussion with IGN, 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 for details on GTA 6's development progress, Zelnick remained tight-lipped, emphasizing the anticipation surrounding the game and Rockstar's pursuit of perfection. "I never claim success before it occurs," he added, highlighting the company's vigilance and competitive spirit.
The release date of GTA 6 continues to be a focal point of interest across the entertainment industry, with other publishers, like EA, adjusting their strategies in anticipation. EA's CEO Andrew Wilson recently hinted at potentially delaying the next Battlefield game, a move influenced by the looming release of GTA 6.
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While the release window remains steadfast, fans are eagerly awaiting the second trailer for GTA 6. Over a year has passed since the release of the first trailer, fueling widespread speculation. In the meantime, IGN offers a wealth of content on GTA 6, including insights from a former Rockstar developer on potential delays, Zelnick's evasive comments on a PC version, and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro can handle GTA 6 at 60 frames per second.
Take-Two also shared updates on other titles, noting that Grand Theft Auto 5 has reached an astounding 210 million units sold worldwide, with GTA Online enjoying a robust 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 Take-Two reporting record concurrent player numbers on Steam.
Take-Two's 2025 lineup is packed, featuring the recently launched Civilization 7, PGA Tour 2K25, and WWE 2K25 in March, Mafia: The Old Country in the summer, GTA 6 in the fall, and Gearbox’s Borderlands 4 before the year ends. The company expressed strong confidence in these titles' potential to significantly impact their business and the broader industry, projecting record Net Bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
