Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6): Release Update

Key Information

What We Know So Far

• Announcement: The release of GTA 6 was first announced in December 2023.
• Release Timing: The game is still on track for a Fall 2025 release.
• Platforms: The game will initially be available on consoles. A PC release is expected later.

Executive Confirmation

• Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive (Rockstar Games’ parent company), has confirmed that the release date is still set for Fall 2025.

The Anticipation Around GTA 6

Years of Waiting

• Fans have been eagerly awaiting GTA 6 for a long time, with the previous installment, GTA 5, released in 2013.

Speculation and Rumors

• There has been a lot of speculation and rumors about the game’s release date and potential delays since the initial announcement.

Addressing Concerns

• Take-Two’s CEO has addressed the concerns raised by fans, reassuring them that the game is still on schedule.

Rockstar Games CEO’s Statement

Maintaining the Schedule

• Strauss Zelnick stated that the launch date of GTA 6 remains on track to be released in Fall 2025 during an interview with IGN.

Acknowledging Potential Risks

• Zelnick acknowledged that there’s always a possibility of delays in game development.
• He added that the company "feels really good" about the current schedule.

Expected Release Window

• Based on the information provided, GTA 6 is expected to launch between September and November 2025.

Console vs. PC Release

Initial Release

• The initial release will be on consoles:
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • PlayStation 5 (including the PS5 Pro variant)

PC Release Plans

• A PC release is likely, but it will probably come later.
• Based on Rockstar Games’ past release patterns, the PC version may be released in:
  • Late 2026

Development Progress and Insights

Development Schedule

• Zelnick indicated that Rockstar Games aims for perfection in their games.

Excitement within the Company

• He mentioned that the entire organization is "super excited" about the game.

Studio Specifics

• Zelnick didn’t give specific development details of the game in the studio.

Potential Release Date Leak

Rumored Release Date

• A recent leak suggested a potential release date of September 17.
  • This date aligns with the expectation of a Fall release.

Future Information

Second Trailer

• Fans are eagerly anticipating a second trailer.
• A new trailer could potentially provide:
  • More Specifics
  • The exact release date.