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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 Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown against the creator's YouTube channel. This action underscores the complexities of modding within the gaming community.

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 dismissed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Highlighting the long-standing debates around video game violence, Zelnick emphasized in a CNBC interview that entertainment reflects behavior rather than causes 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, Strauss Zelnick addressed the long wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, attributing it to Rockstar's pursuit of "creative perfection." He also dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, insisting that true creative genius remains a uniquely human trait.

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 Strauss Zelnick discussed the increasing 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 strategy for its titles.

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

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has confirmed its willingness to delay the release of the new Battlefield game due to the crowded 2025 calendar of major game releases. This strategic decision aims to ensure the game's launch is as impactful as possible.

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 reprising his role in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be killed off 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 remains unannounced, a deliberate marketing tactic to build anticipation. An ex-developer praised this strategy as highly effective.

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's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has assured fans that GTA 6 will not be released close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026, to avoid competition within their own portfolio.

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 claimed that GTA 6 will set new standards for the franchise, promising to "raise the bar" with enhanced realism and immersive gameplay.

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reiterated a target release for GTA 6 in 2025. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final decision might be delayed until mid-2025.

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

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, prioritizing premium pricing over subscription service availability.

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

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, citing that technological advancements may not facilitate the same revolutionary leaps seen in earlier 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 committed to delivering a "perfect" GTA 6, maintaining their focus on quality while confirming the 2025 release date.

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 solidified a fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI, aligning with previous estimates, though they caution that further delays could occur depending 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 by becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours, with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast’s previous record. It also garnered the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its debut day.

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

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

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