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The GTA 6 News
2025
November 6
⚫︎ Rockstar Games has officially delayed Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026, citing the need for “additional time” to achieve the studio’s trademark level of polish. In a post on X, Rockstar thanked fans for their patience, promising the wait will be worth it as players return to modern-day Vice City and explore the sprawling state of Leonida.
September 29
⚫︎ Dan Houser, one of Rockstar's co-founders, has revealed in a recent interview that the upcoming GTA VI will be the first game since Grand Theft Auto: London that won't feature his signature writing style. Houser still expressed his confidence in the game's upcoming story.
September 22
⚫︎ Steven Ogg, voice actor for GTA V's Trevor, has revealed in a recent interview that he felt nothing about the upcoming release of GTA VI. Ogg, whose portrayal of Trevor remains one of the most memorable in GTA V, has gone on simply shrug at the upcoming sequel, going as far as to confirm that he hasn't even played the very game he starred in.
September 15
⚫︎ Rockstar Games is setting bold expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6, describing it as “the largest game launch in history” in a new job listing for a Lead Software Engineer in its Manhattan office, as reported by TheGamer. The claim follows GTA 6’s record-breaking first trailer on YouTube, signaling Rockstar’s confidence that the game’s debut will set new industry benchmarks.
September 4
⚫︎ Devolver Digital co-founder Nigel Lowrie says GTA 6 may potentially be "the 'AAAA' game". Speaking to IGN, Lowrie says that GTA 6 is just bigger in terms of scope, scale, and cultural impact. Gamesight CEO Adam Lieb adds that this is the reason why GTA 6 has dominated almost every launch date conversations, citing that the franchise is so expansive that GTA online RP servers are indirectly competing with other games from different genres such as Silent Hill.
August 18
⚫︎ Industry analyst Mat Piscatella believes Grand Theft Auto 6’s toughest competition may come from its predecessor, GTA 5. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Piscatella noted that despite launching in 2013, GTA 5 continues to appear in monthly top 20 bestseller charts. He compared its longevity to titles like Fortnite and Minecraft, suggesting that the enduring success of GTA 5 could challenge Rockstar’s next entry when it releases next year.
August 15
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says he has a “very, very high” level of confidence that Grand Theft Auto 6 will release on its revised date of May 26, 2026. The game was originally slated for Fall 2025 before being delayed.
Speaking to CNBC, Zelnick said Rockstar aims to exceed expectations, calling the upcoming title “an amazing game.” The publisher’s 2025 lineup includes Borderlands 4 and NBA 2K26, with Mafia: The Old Country already available.
July 2
⚫︎ Rockstar Games appears to be entering the final preparation phase for Grand Theft Auto 6’s global marketing campaign, based on recent hiring activity. The move suggests the studio is confident in meeting the game's current release window, which is expected in 2026.
While no new official updates have been shared since the game’s reveal, the marketing ramp-up is a promising sign for fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the blockbuster franchise.
May 15
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive believes that the additional development time given by GTA 6’s delay is necessary to fully realize Rockstar Games’ "creative vision with no limitations." This, however, has impacted Take-Two’s earnings, with the company reporting a $3.73 billion net loss for the fiscal fourth quarter, partly due to a significant goodwill impairment charge.
May 08
⚫︎ EA confirmed Battlefield’s release window following GTA 6’s delay announcement. During their Q4 and FY 2025 Earnings Conference Call EA CEO Andrew Wilson announced that Battlefield will release in March 2026, and feels better about it with GTA 6’s delay.
It has been a long standing worry for developers and publishers when to launch their games since GTA 6 revealed its first trailer. With its delay announcement, many are trying to adjust with their plans, but Battlefield is satisfied how things turned out.
⚫︎ Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has been making waves lately with its announcements and reveals, including a whole new trailer. Fans were amazed at the realism and quality they saw in its second trailer. Following this, Rockstar Games revealed that it was captured entirely using the PlayStation 5.
The trailer showed a lot of things to fans, some obvious and some needing a double or triple take to be discovered. There are more references and easter eggs fans are finding out each day that passes by. Despite the recent announcement of its delay, players are still eagerly waiting for its eventual release.
May 07
⚫︎ Rockstar Games dropped GTA 6’s second trailer on May 6 featuring the next-gen Vice City and its residents. The video provided fans with more information about the game’s two protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. GTA 6’s official website provided their backgrounds and motivations as they navigate the hustle and bustle of Vice City.
May 02
⚫︎ After years of silence, developer Rockstar Games finally revealed GTA 6’s release date, which is not what fans expected. Rockstar Games has officially announced on Twitter and their website that GTA 6 is set to launch on May 26, 2026!
March 30
⚫︎ GTA 6's lack of release date was explained by the CEO of Take-Two, citing that they want to maintain anticipation for the latest entry to their biggest franchise.
March 24
⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has faced issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, filed a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel.
February 11
⚫︎ Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has stated that he isn’t concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. The GTA series has long been at the center of debates over video game violence, and with the upcoming release of GTA 6, some expect similar discussions to resurface. However, in an interview with CNBC, Zelnick dismissed these concerns, emphasizing that entertainment reflects behavior rather than creating it.
⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the lengthy wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, emphasizing that Rockstar Games strives for creative perfection,
making development both time-consuming and complex. In an interview with CNBC, he stated that success isn’t assumed until it’s achieved. He also dismissed the notion that AI could surpass human creativity, asserting that true creative genius is uniquely human.
February 10
⚫︎ In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick emphasized the increasing significance of PC gaming and the company's approach to platform releases. Using Civilization 7 as an example, he noted its simultaneous launch on PC, consoles, and Switch. However, he pointed out that Rockstar typically releases games on select platforms first before expanding to others.
February 5
⚫︎ EA confirmed that they would be willing to delay the release of the new Battlefield due to the year being full of major game releases, saying "There may be some things happening in the year that may cause us to think differently about our launch timing."
January 29
⚫︎ Trevor's voice actor, Steven Ogg, has confirmed that he won't be in GTA 6, though he would've liked a cameo where he got 'killed at the beginning.'
2024
December 7
⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer could be announced at any time, but the decision to not do so was done purposely because 'It's a Really Good Marketing Tactic'.
November 7
⚫︎ According to Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, GTA 6 will not release within earshot of Borderlands 4, despite the two games releasing late within the fiscal year of 2026.
November 4
⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has answered questions about GTA 6, claiming that GTA 6 will blow people away as it “Raises The Bar Again” for the widely-popular franchise
September 15
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans about a targeted 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested in a tweet that the final decision to release within 2025 will likely be made by mid-year of 2025.
August 10
⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 is unlikely to launch on Xbox Game Pass, as the company prioritizes premium pricing for major titles over subscription service availability
July 23
⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij advised fans to scale back their expectations for GTA 6, as current tech progress might not allow for a groundbreaking shift on par with earlier GTA titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
May 22
⚫︎ Rockstar is aiming for a Perfect
GTA 6 while assuring players of its 2025 release date.
May 20
⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI
is aiming for a release window in fall 2025. This aligns with prior estimates, though Take-Two warns that additional delays are possible depending on development progress.
2023
December 5
⚫︎ The recently released GTA 6 trailer shattered YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, amassing over 90 million views and surpassing MrBeast’s previous record. Additionally, it achieved the most likes ever for a video game trailer in its first day.
⚫︎ Rockstar Games finally releases their long-awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI; the eight major game of the widely-popular Grand Theft Auto franchise.
