GTA 6 Set for Fall 2025, CEO Confirms: 'We're Confident'

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has reaffirmed that *Grand Theft Auto 6* (GTA 6) is slated for release in the fall of 2025. This confirmation came during the company's financial results report for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, where GTA 6 was listed for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, signaling that the game remains on schedule with no delays announced so far.

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

When pressed for details on the development progress of GTA 6, Zelnick remained cautious, emphasizing Rockstar's pursuit of perfection. "Look, I think the game is eagerly anticipated both internally and externally," he remarked. "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, with competitors like EA CEO Andrew Wilson hinting at adjusting their release schedules around GTA 6's launch. Earlier this week, Wilson mentioned potentially delaying the new Battlefield game, an indirect acknowledgment of GTA 6's anticipated impact on the market.

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While the release window for GTA 6 remains unchanged, fans are still eagerly awaiting the release of Trailer 2, which has yet to be unveiled. Over a year has passed since the first trailer, fueling speculation and anticipation among the community. While waiting for further updates, IGN offers extensive coverage on GTA 6, including insights from a former Rockstar developer on potential delays, Zelnick's elusive comments 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 on the continued success of other titles in their portfolio. *Grand Theft Auto 5* has now sold an impressive 210 million units worldwide, and GTA Online experienced a strong quarter thanks to the Agents of Sabotage update, with GTA+ memberships growing by 10% year-over-year. *Red Dead Redemption 2* has surpassed 70 million in sales, with the game currently enjoying its highest level of concurrent players on Steam.

Take-Two's release schedule for 2025 is packed with high-profile titles, including the recently launched *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 *Borderlands 4* from Gearbox before the end of the year. The company remains optimistic about the commercial impact of these games, stating, "We are exceedingly optimistic about the commercial potential of our titles and believe that they will have a transformative effect on our business – and our industry – over the long term." Take-Two also expressed high confidence in achieving "sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings in fiscal 2026 and 2027."