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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 after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder's Attempt to Recreate GTA 6's Map in GTA 5 Faces Legal Challenges from Take-Two (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has publicly stated that he is not concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. The GTA series has historically sparked debates over video game violence, and with the upcoming release of GTA 6, similar discussions are expected to resurface. However, in a recent interview with CNBC, Zelnick dismissed these concerns, emphasizing that entertainment reflects behavior rather than creates it.
Read more: Take-Two's CEO Dismisses Concerns Over GTA 6's Impact on Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In the same interview with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the long wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, highlighting Rockstar Games' commitment to creative perfection, which makes development both time-consuming and complex. He emphasized that success is never guaranteed until it's achieved. Additionally, Zelnick dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting that true creative genius remains a uniquely human trait.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Discusses GTA 6's Development and the Irreplaceable Human Touch in Creativity (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ During an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick discussed the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He referenced the simultaneous launch of Civilization 7 on PC, consoles, and Switch as a model, yet noted that Rockstar typically opts for staggered releases across platforms, hinting at a possible future PC release for Grand Theft Auto 6.
Read more: Take-Two Hints at Future PC Release for Grand Theft Auto 6 (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has announced their willingness to delay the release of their new Battlefield game due to the crowded calendar of major game releases in 2025. They stated, "There may be some things happening in the year that may cause us to think differently about our launch timing."
Read more: EA Considers Delaying New Battlefield Game Amidst GTA 6 Release (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed that he won't be reprising his role in GTA 6. He expressed a desire for a cameo where his character could have been 'killed at the beginning.'
Read more: Trevor's Voice Actor Confirms Absence from GTA 6 (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games has strategically chosen not to announce the release date for GTA 6's second trailer, a decision hailed as a 'Really Good Marketing Tactic' by a former developer.
Read more: Rockstar's Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date: A Clever Marketing Strategy (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being scheduled for release within the fiscal year of 2026.
Read more: Take-Two Ensures GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Won't Compete for Release Dates (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has shared insights on GTA 6, claiming that the game will set new standards and exceed expectations in terms of realism for the franchise.
Read more: GTA 6 Set to Elevate the Franchise to New Heights of Realism (GameSpot)

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a targeted 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer hinted on X (formerly Twitter) that the final decision on the release date might not be made until mid-2025.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Decision Likely Delayed Until Mid-2025, Suggests Former Rockstar Dev (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, prioritizing premium pricing over subscription service availability.
Read more: No Xbox Game Pass Launch for GTA 6, Confirms Take-Two CEO (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, citing that current technological progress may not support a revolutionary leap akin to earlier titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: GTA 6 May Not Revolutionize Gaming as Much as Fans Hope, Warns Former Rockstar Dev (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games is committed to delivering a Perfect GTA 6 experience while maintaining their targeted 2025 release date.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for Perfection with GTA 6 Release in 2025 (GameSpot)

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's financial report has solidified the release window for Grand Theft Auto VI to fall 2025, though they caution that further delays could occur based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Set for Fall 2025 Release, But Delays Possible (Take-Two Interactive Financial Report)

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, garnering over 90 million views and surpassing MrBeast’s record. It also achieved the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its first day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Shatters YouTube Records (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the eagerly awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth major installment in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Official Trailer 1 Released (Rockstar Games)