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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 legal troubles after Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown request against the modder's YouTube channel. This move underscores the ongoing tension between modders and game companies.

Read more: Modder Putting GTA 6's Map in GTA 5 Hit with Take-Two Copyright Claim (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ In a recent interview with CNBC, Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, addressed concerns about the influence of Grand Theft Auto VI on real-world violence. He firmly stated that the GTA series reflects societal behavior rather than causing it, dismissing fears as the series continues to stir debates on video game violence.

Read more: GTA 6 Publisher is ‘Not Worried’ About the Game Influencing Violence in the Real World (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick also discussed the extended development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, emphasizing Rockstar Games' pursuit of "creative perfection." He highlighted the complexity of game development and dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, affirming the unique 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

⚫︎ In an IGN interview, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He cited Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across multiple platforms as an example but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release strategy for its major titles.

Read more: Take-Two Seemingly Hinting at Eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC Release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has announced its readiness to delay the launch of its upcoming Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar, acknowledging the potential impact of GTA 6's release on the market.

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 appear in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would meet a quick demise.

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 Games has opted not to announce the release date for GTA 6's second trailer yet, employing a strategic silence that a former developer claims is a smart marketing tactic designed to build anticipation.

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

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive confirmed that GTA 6 will not launch near the release of Borderlands 4, ensuring both games have their own space within the fiscal year of 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 has high praise for GTA 6, stating that the game will set new standards for the franchise with its enhanced realism and gameplay features.

Read more: GTA 6 Raises The Bar and Delivers on Realism Beyond Expectations

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ While Take-Two Interactive's CEO remains confident in a 2025 release for GTA 6, a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final release decision might be made by mid-2025.

Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the Release Date for GTA 6 (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing Take-Two's strategy to maintain premium pricing for its 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, citing limitations in current technology that might prevent the game from achieving a revolutionary leap similar to 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 striving for a "perfect" GTA 6 experience, while still targeting a 2025 release, emphasizing their commitment to quality over haste.

Read more: GTA 6 Release Will Be Perfect as Rockstar Games Takes Their Time

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ According to Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report, GTA 6 is slated for a fall 2025 release, though 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 debut trailer for GTA 6 broke YouTube records by becoming the most-viewed non-music video within 24 hours, garnering over 90 million views and surpassing MrBeast’s record. It also set a new benchmark for likes on a video game trailer.

Read more: The GTA 6 Trailer Has Dropped, And It's Breaking Records (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the much-anticipated first 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)