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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has faced issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, filed a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This move highlights the ongoing battle between fan-made content and official IP rights, stirring debates within the gaming community.

Read more: Modder putting GTA 6's map in GTA 5 hit with Take-Two copyright claim (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has confidently stated that he isn’t concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. With the GTA series often at the heart of discussions about video game violence, Zelnick's remarks to CNBC emphasize that entertainment mirrors behavior rather than dictating it.

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

⚫︎ In a revealing interview with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick tackled the lengthy wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, crediting Rockstar Games' pursuit of creative perfection for the extended development timeline. He also dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, underscoring the unique genius of human artists.

Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius Of Humans (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Zelnick, in an interview with IGN, emphasized the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He cited Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across PC, consoles, and Switch, hinting at a similar approach for GTA 6's eventual PC release.

Read more: Take-Two seemingly hinting at eventual Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has confirmed its willingness to delay the release of the new Battlefield game due to the crowded calendar of major game releases in 2025. This strategic move aims to ensure the game's launch is as impactful as possible, especially with GTA 6 on the horizon.

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 behind Trevor in GTA 5, has confirmed he won't be reprising his role in GTA 6. However, he expressed a playful wish for a cameo where his character would meet a dramatic end right at the start.

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

⚫︎ The release date for GTA 6's second trailer remains under wraps, a deliberate choice by Rockstar to build anticipation. A former developer suggests this silence is a smart marketing move to keep fans engaged and eager.

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

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has assured fans that GTA 6 will not launch close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for the fiscal year 2026, to avoid market saturation.

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 sparked excitement by claiming that GTA 6 will set new standards for the franchise, promising an experience that will exceed expectations and redefine realism in gaming.

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans of a 2025 release for GTA 6, but a former Rockstar developer hinted on social media that the final call on the release date might not be made until mid-2025.

Read more: Obbe Vermeij on the release date for GTA 6 (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has dashed hopes of GTA 6 launching on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's commitment to premium pricing for their flagship titles over subscription models.

Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that technological advancements may not allow for the revolutionary leap seen in previous GTA titles like 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 committed to delivering a Perfect GTA 6, taking their time to ensure the game meets their high standards while still targeting a 2025 release.

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

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI, aligning with previous estimates, 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 GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast’s record. It also garnered the most likes for a video game trailer on its first day.

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

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise and setting the stage for what promises to be a groundbreaking release.

Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI - Watch Trailer 1 Now (Rockstar Games)