GTA 6 Fall 2025 Release Date Window Seems Likelier and Likelier

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto, is confident in a Fall 2025 release for GTA 6. This follows a strong financial quarter and positive projections for the company's upcoming releases. Let's delve into the details.

Take-Two Interactive's Strong Year and GTA 6's Projected Release

GTA 6: Still Targeting Fall 2025

Take-Two Interactive's Q3 earnings call confirmed their continued aim for a Fall 2025 release of GTA 6. While CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the inherent risk of delays in game development, he expressed strong optimism about meeting this target. He highlighted Rockstar's dedication to quality, emphasizing their pursuit of perfection.

Take-Two's 2025 Game Lineup

Zelnick highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for Take-Two, with several major releases planned. 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). The company expressed significant confidence in the commercial success of these titles.

Continued Success Across Take-Two's Portfolio

GTA 5's Continued Dominance and Other Success Stories

The enduring popularity of GTA 5, with over 210 million units sold worldwide, continues to drive significant revenue. GTA Online also saw strong performance, boosted by the "Agents of Sabotage" holiday update and the continued growth of GTA+. Other titles like NBA 2K25 (over 7 million units sold) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (over 70 million units sold) also demonstrated impressive sales and engagement figures. Red Dead Redemption 2 is currently experiencing record concurrent players on Steam.

Addressing Fan Speculation: The Trevor Actor Speaks

Rumors surrounding Steven Ogg, the actor who portrayed Trevor in GTA 5, hating his character have been dispelled. Ogg clarified that he doesn't dislike the character, only objecting to being constantly called "Trevor" outside of his acting role. He confirmed his friendship with the actors who played Franklin and Michael and even participated in a recent Comic Con with them. While he previously suggested a scenario where Trevor might be killed off in GTA 6, he confirmed he hasn't been involved in any recording for the upcoming game.

The anticipated Fall 2025 release of GTA 6 remains the current target, though an exact date is yet to be officially announced. Stay tuned for further updates.