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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map within GTA 5 has run into trouble after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown against the mod creator's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder's Attempt to Integrate GTA 6's Map into GTA 5 Thwarted by Take-Two's Copyright Claim (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has publicly stated that he is not concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Despite ongoing debates about video game violence, Zelnick, in a CNBC interview, argued that entertainment reflects societal behavior rather than causing it.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Dismisses Concerns Over GTA 6's Influence on Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ Addressing the lengthy wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection, which makes the development process both time-consuming and complex. In a CNBC interview, he emphasized that success is never guaranteed until it's achieved and firmly stated that AI cannot replace the unique creative genius of humans.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Discusses GTA 6's Long Development and the Irreplaceable Human Creative Genius (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In a conversation with IGN, Take-Two CEO Zelnick underscored the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He cited Civilization 7's simultaneous launch on PC, consoles, and Switch, but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release, hinting at a future PC release for Grand Theft Auto VI.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Hints at Future GTA 6 PC Release Amid Emphasis on Multi-Platform Strategy (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has announced their willingness to delay the launch of the new Battlefield game, considering the packed schedule of major game releases in 2025, to ensure the best possible launch conditions.
Read more: EA Considers Delaying 'Biggest Ever Battlefield' Release Amidst GTA 6 Launch (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor behind Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he won't appear in GTA 6, though he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be killed off early in the game.
Read more: Steven Ogg Confirms No Return as Trevor in GTA 6, But Wished for a Cameo (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer remains undisclosed, as Rockstar Games deliberately holds back information, a strategy deemed effective by a former developer.
Read more: Rockstar's Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date is a Deliberate Marketing Move, Says Ex-Dev (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch near Borderlands 4, despite both titles being slated for the fiscal year 2026.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Assures No Overlap Between GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Releases (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has high praise for GTA 6, claiming it will set a new standard for the franchise by pushing the boundaries of realism beyond expectations.
Read more: Ex-Rockstar Designer Claims GTA 6 Will Set New Standards in Realism

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a 2025 release target for GTA 6, while a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final decision on the release might not be made until mid-2025.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Confirms 2025 Target for GTA 6, But Decision Pending Until Mid-Year (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has made it clear that GTA 6 is not expected to be available on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's preference for premium pricing over subscription services.
Read more: Take-Two CEO Confirms GTA 6 Will Not Launch on Xbox Game Pass (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, citing that current technology may not support the revolutionary advancements seen in earlier GTA titles.
Read more: Former Rockstar Developer Urges Fans to Lower Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games is striving for a perfect release of GTA 6, while still committing to the 2025 launch window.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for Perfect GTA 6 Release in 2025

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report confirms that Grand Theft Auto VI is targeting a fall 2025 release, in line with previous estimates, though the company cautions that further delays could occur based on development progress.
Read more: Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 Aiming for Fall 2025 Release in Financial Report

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The trailer for GTA 6 broke YouTube records by becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours, garnering over 90 million views and surpassing MrBeast's record. It also received the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its first day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Breaks YouTube Records with Over 90 Million Views in 24 Hours (Forbes)

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