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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map within GTA 5 has encountered legal issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown notice 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 the GTA series.

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

⚫︎ In the same interview, 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 human creativity, underscoring the unique genius of human developers.

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, while noting that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release approach for their titles.

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

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has announced their willingness to delay the release of their upcoming Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar in 2025, which includes GTA 6. This strategic move aims to ensure the new Battlefield title gets the attention it deserves.

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 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 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 has chosen to keep the release date for GTA 6's second trailer under wraps, a decision described as a smart marketing move by a former developer. This strategy builds anticipation and keeps fans engaged.

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 launch close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being slated for release in the fiscal year of 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 shared insights on GTA 6, claiming it will set new standards for the franchise with its enhanced realism and gameplay, promising to "Raise The Bar Again."

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reaffirmed a 2025 release target for GTA 6. However, a former Rockstar developer hinted on social media that the final release decision might not be confirmed until mid-2025.

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

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has made it clear 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, has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that 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 is committed to delivering a "Perfect" GTA 6 experience, while maintaining their target release date of 2025.

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

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, aligning with previous projections, though the company cautions 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 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)