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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has encountered issues following a copyright takedown request from Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, against the creator'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 reassured that he isn't concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Amid ongoing debates about video game violence, Zelnick emphasized in a CNBC interview that entertainment reflects behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher 'Not Worried' About the Game Influencing Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ Addressing the lengthy development of Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted Rockstar Games' commitment to achieving "creative perfection." In a CNBC interview, he underscored that success must be earned and dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting that true creative genius is uniquely human.
Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait and the Unreplaceable 'Creative Genius' of Humans (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In an IGN interview, Take-Two CEO Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He cited Civilization 7's simultaneous launch on PC, consoles, and Switch, but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release across platforms.
Read more: Take-Two Hints at Eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC Release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has confirmed they are willing to delay their new Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar, stating, "There may be some things happening in the year that may cause us to think differently about our launch timing."
Read more: EA Willing to Delay 'Biggest Ever Battlefield' Amid GTA 6 Release (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he won't appear in GTA 6, though he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be "killed at the beginning."
Read more: Trevor's Voice Actor Won't Appear in GTA 6, Wanted Cameo (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar has intentionally delayed the announcement of GTA 6's second trailer as part of a strategic marketing tactic, according to a former developer.
Read more: Rockstar Delays GTA 6 Trailer 2 Announcement as Part of Marketing Strategy (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch near Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026.
Read more: Take-Two Ensures No GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Launch Overlap (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has praised GTA 6, claiming it will "raise the bar again" for the franchise, promising to exceed expectations with its realism.
Read more: GTA 6 to Exceed Expectations and 'Raise The Bar' with Realism (IGN)

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans of a 2025 release for GTA 6, but a former Rockstar developer suggested on X that the final decision might be made by mid-2025.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Confirms GTA 6 2025 Release; Final Decision by Mid-Year (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major titles.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Confirms No GTA 6 Launch on Xbox Game Pass (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that current technological advancements may not allow for a revolutionary leap similar to that of GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Suggests Lower Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar is committed to delivering a "perfect" GTA 6 while sticking to the 2025 release date, ensuring fans a top-quality experience.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for 'Perfect' GTA 6 Release in 2025 (IGN)

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report confirms a targeted release window for "Grand Theft Auto VI" in fall 2025, though the company cautions that further delays are possible depending on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Targeted for Fall 2025 Release, Delays Possible (GameSpot)

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer shattered YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast’s previous record. It also garnered the most likes for a video game trailer on its first day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Breaks YouTube Records (Forbes)

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