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

by Lucas Feb 28,2025

Take-Two Interactive Reiterates Fall 2025 Release Window for Grand Theft Auto 6

Despite industry speculation, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, maintains its projected fall 2025 release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This confirmation came during their third-quarter financial report (ending December 31, 2024).

While acknowledging the inherent risk of delays, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in the targeted release window. He emphasized Rockstar's dedication to quality, stating that the company strives for perfection and avoids premature pronouncements of success. Zelnick remained tight-lipped regarding specific development details, only highlighting the game's high anticipation both internally and externally.

The GTA 6 release date continues to be a major topic in the gaming industry, influencing the release strategies of competitors. EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently indicated a potential Battlefield delay, hinting at the significant impact GTA 6's launch will have on the market.

The anticipation is further fueled by the absence of a second trailer, over a year after the initial reveal. This prolonged wait has spurred considerable fan speculation. Related discussions include an ex-Rockstar developer's prediction of a potential May 2025 decision regarding any delays, the uncertainty surrounding a PC release, and the performance expectations on a hypothetical PS5 Pro console.

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Take-Two also highlighted the continued success of its other titles. Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 210 million units sold globally, while GTA Online experienced a strong quarter boosted by the Agents of Sabotage update and a 10% year-over-year increase in GTA+ memberships. Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 70 million copies and is currently enjoying record concurrent player numbers on Steam.

Take-Two's 2025 release slate is packed, including Civilization 7, PGA Tour 2K25, WWE 2K25, Mafia: The Old Country, and Borderlands 4, alongside the highly anticipated GTA 6. The company expresses strong confidence in the commercial potential of its upcoming releases and projects record-breaking net bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.