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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 has encountered legal issues after Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown request against the modder's YouTube channel. This move highlights the ongoing tension between game developers and the modding community.

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

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has reassured fans that Grand Theft Auto VI will not contribute to real-world violence. In a recent CNBC interview, Zelnick emphasized that entertainment mirrors societal behavior rather than causing it, addressing long-standing concerns about the impact of video game violence.

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 discussed the extended development time for GTA 6, attributing it to Rockstar's pursuit of "creative perfection." He also dismissed the idea that AI could replace the unique creative genius of human developers, underscoring the importance of human creativity in game development.

Read more: GTA 6 Boss Discusses Long Wait And How AI Won't Replace Creative Genius Of Humans (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ During an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming. He used the example of Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across multiple platforms to illustrate Take-Two's strategy. However, he noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release approach, hinting at a potential future PC release for GTA 6.

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

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has announced its willingness to delay the release of the new Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar in 2025, which includes GTA 6. This strategic move aims 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 for Trevor in GTA 5, confirmed he will not be reprising his role in GTA 6. However, he expressed interest in a cameo where his character would be killed off early in the game.

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

⚫︎ Rockstar Games has chosen to keep the release date of GTA 6's second trailer under wraps, a move described by a former developer as a smart marketing tactic designed to keep fans engaged and eager for more information.

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 has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be released close to the launch of Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for late 2026, to avoid market saturation.

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 set new standards for the franchise by delivering unparalleled realism and raising the bar for open-world gaming.

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed the targeted 2025 release for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer suggested on social media that the final decision on the release date 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, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for major titles.

Read more: Take-Two CEO shoots down GTA 6 Game Pass launch hopes (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that current technological advancements may not allow for the revolutionary changes seen in previous 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 the company taking its time to ensure the game meets their high standards, while still aiming 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 recent financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, aligning with previous estimates. However, the company has cautioned that further delays could occur based on development progress.

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 MrBeast’s previous record. It also garnered the most likes for a video game trailer on its first day.

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

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise.

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