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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 modder's YouTube channel.
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, addressed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI's potential influence on real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, Zelnick confidently stated that he is not worried about the game affecting real-life behavior, emphasizing that entertainment reflects societal behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In a CNBC interview, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the prolonged development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, attributing it to Rockstar's pursuit of creative perfection. He highlighted the complexity of the development process and dismissed the idea that AI could replace the unique creative genius of human developers.
Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius Of Humans (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ During an IGN interview, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming. He discussed the company's strategy for platform releases, noting that while Civilization 7 would launch simultaneously on multiple platforms, Rockstar typically opts for staggered releases, hinting at a possible future PC release for GTA 6.
Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA announced their willingness to delay the launch of their highly anticipated new Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar, particularly with GTA 6 on the horizon. They stated, "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, confirmed he will not be part of GTA 6. He expressed a humorous wish for 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

⚫︎ Rockstar has chosen to keep the release date of GTA 6's second trailer under wraps, a move described as a deliberate and effective marketing strategy.
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 assured fans that GTA 6 will not launch near the release of Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026.
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 shared insights on GTA 6, claiming the game will set new standards and deliver unprecedented realism, truly raising the bar for the franchise.
Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO reassured fans about a targeted 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer indicated on social media that the final decision on a 2025 release might not be confirmed until mid-2025.
Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing the company's preference for premium pricing over subscription models for major titles.
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, suggesting that current technological advancements might not enable the same groundbreaking 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 Games is committed to delivering a perfect GTA 6, emphasizing their dedication to quality while maintaining the targeted 2025 release date.
Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ According to Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report, Grand Theft Auto VI is set for a fall 2025 release, although the company cautions 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 first trailer for GTA 6 broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast’s record. It also garnered the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its first day.
Read more: The GTA 6 Trailer Has Dropped, And Its Breaking Records (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the eagerly awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)