Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto, anticipates a Fall 2025 release for GTA 6. This article explores the likelihood of this release window, the company's overall strong performance, and other relevant news.
Take-Two Interactive's Strong Financial Year
GTA 6: A Fall 2025 Launch Remains Likely
Take-Two Interactive remains confident in a Fall 2025 release for GTA 6. While CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the possibility of delays, stating that "there's always a risk of slippage," he expressed strong optimism about the projected timeframe. He emphasized Rockstar's dedication to quality, highlighting their commitment to "perfection."
Take-Two's 2025 Game Lineup
Zelnick highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for Take-Two, with several major releases planned. These include Sid Meier’s Civilization VII (already in Early Access), Mafia: The Old Country (Summer release), Grand Theft Auto VI (Fall release), and Borderlands 4 (before year-end). The company expressed significant optimism about the commercial success of these titles.
Continued Success Across Take-Two's Portfolio
The GTA franchise continues to dominate, with over 210 million units sold globally. GTA Online also saw strong performance, boosted by the "Agents of Sabotage" holiday update and continued growth in GTA+. Other titles also performed exceptionally well: NBA 2K25 sold over 7 million units, showing significant increases in player engagement, and Red Dead Redemption 2 surpassed 70 million units sold, enjoying a surge in concurrent players on Steam.
Addressing Fan Speculation: The Trevor Actor Speaks
Rumors suggesting that Steven Ogg, the actor who portrayed Trevor in GTA 5, disliked his character have been dispelled. Ogg clarified that he doesn't mind the character, only objecting to being called "Trevor" outside of his acting role. He confirmed his friendship with the actors who played Franklin and Michael, and while he previously speculated about Trevor's potential (and demise) in GTA 6, he currently has no involvement in the game's production.
While a precise release date remains unannounced, GTA 6 is expected in Fall 2025. Stay tuned for further updates.