GTA 6 Fall 2025 Release Date Window Seems Likelier and Likelier

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto, anticipates a Fall 2025 release for GTA 6. This article explores the release window, Take-Two's overall success, and recent news surrounding the highly anticipated title.

Take-Two Interactive Poised for a Record Year

GTA 6: Fall 2025 Release Remains Likely

Take-Two Interactive's Q3 2025 earnings call confirmed GTA 6 is still targeting a Fall 2025 launch. While CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence, he acknowledged the inherent risk of delays in game development, emphasizing Rockstar's dedication to quality. He highlighted the company's excitement and the intense competition within the gaming industry.

Take-Two's 2025 Game Lineup

Zelnick highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for Take-Two, with several major releases planned. These include the Early Access and subsequent launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, Mafia: The Old Country (Summer release), Grand Theft Auto VI (Fall release), and Borderlands 4 (before year-end). The company expressed strong optimism regarding the commercial success of these titles. Take-Two projects record-breaking net bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

GTA 5's Continued Dominance and Other Successes

The GTA franchise continues its reign, with GTA 5 surpassing 210 million units sold globally. GTA Online also performed exceptionally well, boosted by the "Agents of Sabotage" holiday update and the continued growth of GTA+. Other Take-Two titles also saw significant success: NBA 2K25 sold over 7 million units, demonstrating increased player engagement, and Red Dead Redemption 2 exceeded 70 million units sold, with its online component, Red Dead Online, experiencing a surge in concurrent players on Steam.

Dispelling Rumors about GTA 5's Trevor

Speculation surrounding Steven Ogg (Trevor's actor in GTA 5) disliking his character has been addressed. Ogg clarified that he doesn't hate the character, but prefers not to be called by his character's name. He maintains a positive relationship with his co-stars and expressed his appreciation for the character's impact. While he previously suggested a potential (and fatal) cameo for Trevor in GTA 6, he confirmed he hasn't been involved in any recording for the upcoming game.

While a specific release date for GTA 6 remains unannounced, the Fall 2025 window remains the current target. Stay tuned for further updates.