GTA 6 Set for Fall 2025, CEO Confirms

Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has reaffirmed that *Grand Theft Auto 6* (GTA 6) is on track for a fall 2025 release. This confirmation came during the company's financial report for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, where GTA 6 was listed for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.

In a discussion with IGN prior to the financial report's release, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the potential for delays but expressed strong confidence in the current schedule. "Look, there's always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things," Zelnick said. "So we feel really good about it [fall 2025]."

When pressed for details on the development of GTA 6, Zelnick remained guarded. "Look, I think the game is eagerly anticipated both internally and externally," he stated. "We know that Rockstar seeks perfection. I never claim success before it occurs. I'm fond of saying arrogance is the enemy of continued success, so we're all running scared and looking over our shoulders and we know that the competition is not asleep. Our whole organization is super excited."

The release date of GTA 6 continues to be a focal point in the entertainment industry, with competitors keenly observing Rockstar's next moves. Notably, EA CEO Andrew Wilson hinted at potential delays for the new Battlefield game, depending on the release timing of other major titles, a clear reference to the looming impact of GTA 6.

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While the release window for GTA 6 remains firm, fans are still eagerly awaiting the second trailer. Over a year has passed since the first trailer was released, fueling much speculation. As anticipation builds, IGN offers further insights into GTA 6, including comments from an ex-Rockstar developer suggesting that the studio might not finalize any delay decisions until May 2025, Zelnick's cautious stance on a potential PC release, and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro can achieve 60 frames per second with the game.

In related news, *Grand Theft Auto 5* has now reached an impressive 210 million units sold worldwide. The latest quarter was particularly strong for *GTA Online*, thanks to the "Agents of Sabotage" update, with GTA+ memberships growing by 10% year-over-year. Additionally, *Red Dead Redemption 2* has surpassed 70 million copies sold, currently enjoying its highest level of concurrent players on Steam.

Take-Two has a packed 2025 ahead, with the recent release of *Civilization 7* by Firaxis, *PGA Tour 2K25* and *WWE 2K25* scheduled for March, *Mafia: The Old Country* in the summer, *GTA 6* in the fall, and *Borderlands 4* from Gearbox before the year ends. The company remains "exceedingly optimistic" about the commercial potential of these titles and anticipates "sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings" in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.