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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map in GTA 5 faced issues after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown request against the creator's YouTube channel. This highlights the challenges modders face in the gaming 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, dismissed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI influencing real-world violence. He emphasized that entertainment reflects behavior rather than creating it, addressing long-standing debates surrounding the GTA series.

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

⚫︎ In an interview with CNBC, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick explained the lengthy development time for GTA 6, stressing Rockstar Games' pursuit of "creative perfection." He also refuted the idea that AI could surpass human creativity, asserting that true creative genius remains uniquely human.

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

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming in an interview with IGN. While discussing Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across platforms, he hinted at a future PC release for GTA 6, following Rockstar’s typical staggered platform release strategy.

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

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has expressed willingness to delay the release of the new Battlefield due to the crowded calendar of major game releases in 2025, indicating a strategic move to avoid direct competition with titles like GTA 6.

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 in GTA 6 but 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 is deliberately keeping quiet about the release date for GTA 6's second trailer, a move described as a smart marketing tactic by a former developer.

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 confirmed that GTA 6 will not be released close to Borderlands 4, despite both games being scheduled for the fiscal year of 2026.

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 expressed confidence that GTA 6 will "Raise The Bar Again" and exceed expectations with its realism.

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reassured fans of a 2025 release for GTA 6, but a former Rockstar developer suggested that the final decision will likely be made by mid-2025.

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

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed 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

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that technological advancements might not allow for a revolutionary shift comparable to earlier GTA titles.

Read more: Former Rockstar Dev Warns To Lower Your Expectations for GTA 6 (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games aims for a "Perfect" GTA 6 release in 2025, taking their time to ensure the game meets high standards.

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

May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's recent financial report confirmed a fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, though they cautioned that further delays are possible 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 and achieving the highest number of likes for a video game trailer in its first day.

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

⚫︎ Rockstar Games released the highly-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)