GTA 6 Fall 2025 Release Date Window Seems Likelier and Likelier

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto VI, is increasingly confident in a Fall 2025 release. Let's delve into the details surrounding this highly anticipated title and the broader success of Take-Two's portfolio.

Take-Two Interactive Poised for a Record-Breaking Year

GTA 6: Still Targeting Fall 2025

Grand Theft Auto VI remains on track for a Fall 2025 launch. During Take-Two Interactive's Q3 Earnings Conference Call on February 7th, 2025, CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed strong confidence in this timeframe. While acknowledging the inherent risk of delays ("there's always a risk of slippage"), Zelnick emphasized the company's positive outlook, stating they "feel really good about it." He refrained from specific development details, highlighting Rockstar's dedication to perfection and the intense competitive landscape.

Take-Two's Packed 2025 Release Calendar

Zelnick highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for Take-Two, boasting a strong lineup of releases. This includes the early access launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII (with full release February 11th), Mafia: The Old Country (Summer release), Grand Theft Auto VI (Fall release), and Borderlands 4 (before year-end). He expressed significant optimism about the commercial potential of these titles, projecting a transformative impact on the company and the industry. Take-Two anticipates record-breaking net bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

GTA 5's Continued Dominance and Other Success Stories

The Grand Theft Auto franchise continues its reign, with GTA 5 surpassing 210 million units sold globally. GTA Online also delivered a stellar quarter, boosted by the "Agents of Sabotage" holiday update and the continued growth of GTA+, its membership program (up 10% year-over-year).

Other titles also performed exceptionally well. NBA 2K25 exceeded 7 million units sold, accompanied by significant increases in player engagement (Recurrent Consumer Spending up over 30%, Daily Active Users up nearly 20%, and Monthly Active Users up nearly 10%). Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to expand its reach, exceeding 70 million units sold and experiencing record concurrent players on Steam (99,993 according to SteamDB), fueled by ongoing updates to Red Dead Online.

Dispelling Rumors: Steven Ogg on Trevor

Addressing persistent rumors, GTA 5's Trevor actor, Steven Ogg, clarified on the Inside You podcast that he doesn't harbor any animosity towards his infamous character. He simply prefers not to be called Trevor outside of his professional life. He expressed his appreciation for the character and his continued friendship with his co-stars. While he previously entertained the idea of Trevor's appearance (and demise) in GTA 6, he confirmed he hasn't participated in any recording for the upcoming game.

While GTA 6 is slated for a Fall 2025 release, a precise date remains unannounced. Stay tuned for further updates.