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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 legal issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This move highlights the ongoing tension between modders and game developers over intellectual property rights.

Read more: Modder putting 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 he isn’t concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Despite the GTA series often being at the center of debates over video game violence, Zelnick emphasized in a CNBC interview that entertainment reflects behavior rather than creating it.

Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In another interview with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the lengthy wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, emphasizing Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection. He dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting that true creative genius remains uniquely human.

Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius Of Humans (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 used Civilization 7 as an example of a simultaneous launch across PC, consoles, and Switch, but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release approach for their titles.

Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has confirmed their willingness to delay the release of the new Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar in 2025, stating, "There may be some things happening in the year that may cause us to think differently about our launch timing."

Read more: With GTA 6 looming, EA says it's willing to delay its biggest ever Battlefield to make its launch 'all it needs to be' (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, has confirmed he won't be in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be 'killed at the beginning.'

Read more: Trevor's voice actor says he won't be in GTA 6, though would've liked a cameo where he got 'killed at the beginning' (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer could be announced at any time, but Rockstar has chosen to remain silent as part of a strategic marketing approach. A former developer noted that this silence is a deliberate tactic to build anticipation.

Read more: Rockstar Could Easily Announce the GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date but It’s Staying Quiet 'On Purpose' Because 'It's a Really Good Marketing Tactic,' Ex-Dev Says (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be released close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026, to avoid market saturation.

Read more: Take-Two Boss Insists It Won’t Release GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Close to Each Other (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has shared insights on GTA 6, claiming that the game will set new standards for the franchise by raising the bar and delivering on realism beyond expectations.

Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans about a targeted 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final decision to release within 2025 will likely be made by mid-year of 2025.

Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 is unlikely to launch on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major titles over subscription service availability.

Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, noting that current technological advancements might not allow for a revolutionary shift comparable to earlier GTA titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.

Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Warns To Lower Your Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar is aiming for a perfect GTA 6 release while maintaining their commitment to a 2025 launch date, emphasizing their dedication to quality over haste.

Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is targeting a fall 2025 release window. While this aligns with previous estimates, the company has cautioned that further delays could occur based on development progress.

Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Set to Fall 2025 in Recent Fiscal Report

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast’s previous record. It also achieved the highest number of likes for a video game trailer in its first day.

Read more: The GTA 6 Trailer Has Dropped, And Its Breaking Records (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled their long-awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth major installment in the iconic Grand Theft Auto franchise.

Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)