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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 legal hurdles after Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown against the modder's YouTube channel. This move underscores the protective stance of the game's creators over their intellectual property.

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

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has firmly stated that he is not concerned about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. Addressing the long-standing debate over video game violence, Zelnick, in a CNBC interview, argued that entertainment reflects societal behavior rather than instigating it.

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

⚫︎ In the same interview with CNBC, Zelnick also discussed the extended development time for GTA 6, attributing it to Rockstar's pursuit of "creative perfection." He emphasized that success is never guaranteed and dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, calling true creative genius a uniquely human trait.

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. Using Civilization 7 as an example of a simultaneous multi-platform launch, he hinted that Rockstar might follow a similar strategy for GTA 6, though traditionally, they prioritize select platforms initially.

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

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has announced they're open to delaying their upcoming Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar, particularly with GTA 6 on the horizon. They aim to ensure the game's launch is as impactful as possible.

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, confirmed he won't be reprising his role in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would meet a dramatic end early on.

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 undisclosed, a deliberate marketing strategy to keep fans engaged and heighten anticipation, according to a former Rockstar developer.

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 confirmed that GTA 6's release will be strategically timed to avoid clashing with Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 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 praised GTA 6, claiming it will "Raise The Bar Again" and exceed expectations in terms of realism and gameplay.

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans about aiming for a 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested that the final release decision might not be made until mid-2025.

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

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, prioritizing premium pricing over subscription services.

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 that current technological advancements may not support the groundbreaking leaps seen in past 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, with assurances that the game is on track for a 2025 release.

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

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report reaffirms a fall 2025 release window for "Grand Theft Auto VI," though it cautions that development delays could still impact this timeline.

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 previous records held by MrBeast. It also set a new record for the most likes on a video game trailer in its first day.

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

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic Grand Theft Auto series.

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