GTA 6 Set for Fall 2025 Release, CEO Confirms

Take-Two Interactive has reaffirmed that *Grand Theft Auto 6* (GTA 6) is slated for a fall 2025 release. This confirmation came during the company's financial results report for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, where they listed GTA 6 for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. This announcement reassures fans that the game remains on track for its previously announced window, with no delays reported at this time.

In a conversation with IGN ahead of the financial report's release, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, acknowledged the inherent risks in game development but expressed confidence in the fall 2025 timeline. "Look, there's always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things," Zelnick remarked. "So we feel really good about it." When pressed for details on the development progress of GTA 6, Zelnick remained cautiously optimistic, stating, "I think the game is eagerly anticipated both internally and externally. We know that Rockstar seeks perfection. I never claim success before it occurs. I'm fond of saying arrogance is the enemy of continued success, so we're all running scared and looking over our shoulders and we know that the competition is not asleep. Our whole organization is super excited."

The release date of GTA 6 remains a focal point of interest across the entertainment industry, with competitors closely monitoring Rockstar's announcements. Earlier this week, EA's CEO, Andrew Wilson, hinted at potentially delaying the new *Battlefield* game, depending on GTA 6's release timing, indicating the significant impact GTA 6 is expected to have on the market.

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While the release window for GTA 6 remains steady, fans eagerly await the release of Trailer 2, which has yet to be released over a year after the first trailer. This delay has fueled speculation and excitement among the community. In the meantime, IGN offers a wealth of content on GTA 6, including insights from an ex-Rockstar developer who believes the studio may not finalize any delay decisions until May 2025, Zelnick's evasive comments on a potential PC release, and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro could run GTA 6 at 60 frames per second.

Take-Two also shared updates on other titles. *Grand Theft Auto 5* has sold an impressive 210 million units worldwide, with *GTA Online* experiencing a strong quarter thanks to the "Agents of Sabotage" update. Additionally, GTA+ memberships saw a 10% increase year-over-year. Meanwhile, *Red Dead Redemption 2* has surpassed 70 million units sold, with current highs in concurrent players on Steam.

Take-Two has a packed schedule for 2025, including the recent release of *Civilization 7* from Firaxis, *PGA Tour 2K25* and *WWE 2K25* in March, *Mafia: The Old Country* in the summer, GTA 6 in the fall, and *Borderlands 4* from Gearbox before the year ends. The company remains highly optimistic about the commercial potential of these titles, believing they will significantly impact their business and the industry in the long term. Take-Two is confident in achieving record levels of Net Bookings in fiscal 2026 and 2027.