GTA 6 Release Date Still Set for Fall 2025, Take-Two CEO Insists — 'We Feel Really Good About It'

Take-Two Interactive Reiterates Fall 2025 Release Window for Grand Theft Auto 6

Take-Two, Rockstar Games' parent company, has reaffirmed its commitment to a Fall 2025 release for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This confirmation came during their third-quarter financial report (ending December 31, 2024), effectively dismissing recent delay speculation.

While acknowledging the inherent risk of unforeseen delays, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in the Fall 2025 timeframe, stating that the company "feel[s] really good about it." He emphasized Rockstar's dedication to achieving perfection, a sentiment echoed by his cautious optimism regarding the project's progress. Zelnick remained tight-lipped on specific development details, highlighting the game's high anticipation both internally and externally.

The GTA 6 release date continues to dominate industry conversation, influencing the strategies of competitors. EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently indicated a potential delay for the next Battlefield game, contingent on the release timing of competing titles – a clear reference to GTA 6's anticipated impact.

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Despite the confirmed release window, the highly anticipated second trailer for GTA 6 remains unreleased, fueling ongoing fan speculation. IGN offers further coverage on GTA 6, including insights from a former Rockstar developer regarding potential delay announcements and Zelnick's comments on PC release and PS5 Pro performance.

Take-Two also highlighted the continued success of its other titles. Grand Theft Auto 5 has achieved staggering worldwide sales of 210 million units, while GTA Online enjoyed a strong quarter boosted by the "Agents of Sabotage" update. Red Dead Redemption 2 has surpassed 70 million units sold and is currently experiencing record concurrent player numbers on Steam.

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Take-Two anticipates a strong 2025, with several high-profile releases including Civilization 7, PGA Tour 2K25, WWE 2K25, Mafia: The Old Country, and Borderlands 4, alongside the highly anticipated GTA 6. The company expressed strong confidence in the commercial success of its lineup and projected record-breaking net bookings for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.