Take-Two Interactive Reiterates Fall 2025 Release for Grand Theft Auto 6
Despite industry speculation, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, maintains its projected fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This confirmation came during their third-quarter financial report (ending December 31, 2024).
While acknowledging the inherent risk of delays, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in the fall 2025 target, stating the company "feels really good about it." He emphasized Rockstar's dedication to quality, highlighting the game's high anticipation and the competitive landscape. Zelnick remained tight-lipped regarding specific development updates.
The GTA 6 release date continues to dominate entertainment headlines, influencing the strategies of competitors. EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently indicated a potential Battlefield delay, subtly referencing GTA 6's impact on the market.
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Despite the confirmed release window, anticipation for a second trailer remains high, over a year after the first trailer's release. IGN offers further insights, including an ex-Rockstar developer's prediction of a potential May 2025 decision on any delays, Zelnick's ambiguous response regarding a PC release, and expert analysis on GTA 6's performance on a hypothetical PS5 Pro.
Take-Two also reported impressive sales figures: Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 210 million units sold globally, GTA Online experienced a strong quarter, and GTA+ memberships saw a 10% year-over-year increase. Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 70 million copies, currently boasting record concurrent players on Steam.
AnswerSee ResultsTake-Two anticipates a busy 2025, with several high-profile releases including Civilization 7, PGA Tour 2K25, WWE 2K25, Mafia: The Old Country, and Borderlands 4, alongside the highly anticipated GTA 6. The company expresses strong confidence in the commercial success of its upcoming titles and predicts record-breaking net bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
