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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map within GTA 5 has encountered legal challenges after Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder Recreating 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 fans that Grand Theft Auto VI won't contribute to real-world violence. The GTA series has often sparked debates about video game violence, and with GTA 6's upcoming release, similar concerns are anticipated. However, in a recent CNBC interview, Zelnick emphasized that entertainment mirrors behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher Dismisses Concerns Over Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ Addressing the extended wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection, which makes the development process both time-intensive and intricate. In a CNBC interview, he stressed that success is never guaranteed and dismissed the idea that AI could outdo human creativity, asserting that true artistic genius remains uniquely human.
Read more: GTA 6 CEO Discusses Long Wait and the Irreplaceable Human Creative Genius (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

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

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has confirmed they are prepared to delay the launch of 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 be reprising his role in GTA 6, though he humorously expressed a desire for a cameo where his character gets 'killed at the beginning.'
Read more: Trevor's Voice Actor Confirms No Role in GTA 6, Wishes for Cameo (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer remains undisclosed, as Rockstar deliberately withholds this information, employing a strategic silence that a former developer praised as an effective marketing tactic.
Read more: Rockstar Delays GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date Announcement as a Marketing Tactic (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has clarified that GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 will not release close to each other, despite both being scheduled for the latter part of fiscal year 2026.
Read more: Take-Two Ensures GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Won't Clash (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has shared insights on GTA 6, expressing confidence that it will surpass expectations and further elevate the franchise's standards with its realism and innovation.
Read more: GTA 6 Expected to Raise the Bar in Realism and Innovation

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reiterated a 2025 target for GTA 6's release. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final decision on a 2025 launch might not be confirmed until mid-2025.
Read more: Uncertainty Around GTA 6 Release Date Decision (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 is unlikely to be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, prioritizing premium pricing over subscription services.
Read more: Take-Two Confirms No GTA 6 on Xbox Game Pass at Launch (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, noting that current technology may not allow for the groundbreaking advancements seen in earlier titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Advises Lower Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar is striving for a Perfect release with GTA 6, while maintaining their commitment to a 2025 launch window.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for a Perfect GTA 6 Release in 2025

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI, aligning with previous estimates, though they caution that further delays may occur based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Aims for Fall 2025 Release, Delays Possible

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours with over 90 million views, eclipsing MrBeast’s previous record, and also setting a new high for likes on a video game trailer in its first day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Breaks YouTube Records (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth major installment in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Now (Rockstar Games)