GTA 6: Fall 2025 Release Window Rumored

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind the highly anticipated GTA 6, projects a Fall 2025 release. This article delves into the release window, the company's overall performance, and recent news surrounding the franchise.

Take-Two Interactive's Strongest Year Yet?

GTA 6: Still on Track for Fall 2025

Take-Two Interactive's Q3 earnings call confirmed GTA 6 remains targeted for a Fall 2025 launch. While CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed confidence, he acknowledged the inherent risk of delays in game development, stating that unforeseen circumstances could necessitate additional development time. Despite this, he indicated a positive outlook on the project, highlighting Rockstar's commitment to excellence and the intense competitive landscape.

Take-Two Interactive's 2025 Game Lineup

Zelnick highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for Take-Two, featuring several major releases. 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). He expressed considerable optimism regarding the commercial success of these titles and their long-term impact on the company and the industry. Take-Two projects record-breaking net bookings for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Continued Success of Existing Franchises

The GTA franchise continues its dominance, with over 210 million units sold globally. GTA Online also saw significant success, particularly with the Agents of Sabotage holiday update and continued growth of the GTA+ membership program. Other titles also performed exceptionally well: NBA 2K25 sold over 7 million units, showcasing increased player engagement, and Red Dead Redemption 2 surpassed 70 million units sold, benefiting from ongoing updates to Red Dead Online and a surge in concurrent Steam players.

Dispelling Rumors about Trevor's Actor

Speculation regarding Steven Ogg (Trevor in GTA 5) disliking his character has been addressed. Ogg clarified that he doesn't dislike the character, but prefers not to be called by his character's name. He maintains a positive relationship with his former co-stars and expressed his pride in the character's success. While he previously mused about Trevor's potential demise in GTA 6, he confirmed he hasn't been involved in any recording for the upcoming game.

While a specific release date for GTA 6 remains unannounced, a Fall 2025 launch is currently the projected timeframe. Stay tuned for further updates.