"GTA 6 Set for Fall 2025, CEO Confirms"

Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on course for a fall 2025 release, as confirmed by its parent company, Take-Two Interactive. In their financial results for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, Take-Two listed GTA 6 for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, signaling no delay from the previously announced window.

In an interview with IGN ahead of the financial report's release, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence in meeting the fall 2025 target, though he acknowledged the inherent risks in game development. "Look, there's always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things," Zelnick noted. "So we feel really good about it."

When pressed for details on the development progress of GTA 6, Zelnick remained cautious. "Look, I think the game is eagerly anticipated both internally and externally," he stated. "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 continues to be a focal point of interest across the entertainment industry. Rival publishers, such as EA, are closely monitoring Rockstar's movements. EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently hinted at potentially delaying the new Battlefield game to avoid clashing with GTA 6's launch.

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While the release window remains firm, fans eagerly await the second trailer for GTA 6. Over a year has passed since the first trailer, fueling widespread speculation. In the meantime, IGN offers more insights on GTA 6, including comments from a former Rockstar developer about potential delays until May 2025, Zelnick's evasive response on a PC version, and expert analysis on whether the PS5 Pro can run GTA 6 at 60 frames per second.

Take-Two also reported that Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold an astounding 210 million units worldwide, with GTA Online experiencing a robust quarter driven by the Agents of Sabotage update. GTA+ memberships saw a 10% year-over-year increase. Additionally, Red Dead Redemption 2 has surpassed 70 million copies sold, currently enjoying its highest concurrent player count on Steam.

Take-Two has an ambitious lineup for 2025, including the recently released 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 Gearbox’s Borderlands 4 before year-end. The company expressed strong optimism about the commercial potential of these titles, anticipating significant impacts on their business and the industry over the long term. Take-Two also remains highly confident in achieving record levels of Net Bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.