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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 hurdles after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown against the creator's YouTube channel. This incident underscores 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, has confidently addressed concerns about Grand Theft Auto VI's potential impact on real-world violence. In an interview with CNBC, Zelnick argued that entertainment mirrors societal behaviors rather than causing them, dismissing any worries about GTA 6 fueling violence.

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

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick also shed light on the prolonged development of Grand Theft Auto VI, attributing it to Rockstar's pursuit of creative perfection. In an interview with CNBC, he highlighted that success is never guaranteed and emphasized the irreplaceable role of human creativity over AI.

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

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. He used the example of Civilization 7's simultaneous launch across various platforms, but noted that Rockstar typically opts for a staggered release strategy.

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

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ In light of the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, EA has announced their willingness to adjust the launch schedule of their upcoming Battlefield game, recognizing the crowded calendar of major game releases.

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, has confirmed he won't appear in GTA 6, though he humorously suggested a cameo where his character would meet a quick demise at the start of 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 strategically withheld the release date for GTA 6's second trailer, a move described as a savvy marketing tactic by a former developer. This approach keeps the anticipation high among fans.

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, ensuring that the two major titles do not cannibalize each other's market.

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 high expectations for GTA 6, claiming that the game will set new standards for the franchise with its enhanced realism and innovation.

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

September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive’s CEO has reiterated a 2025 release target for GTA 6, though a former Rockstar developer hinted that the final decision might be made by mid-2025.

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

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has ruled out a launch of GTA 6 on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing the company's focus on premium pricing for their flagship titles.

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

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, noting that current technology may not allow for the revolutionary changes seen in previous GTA titles.

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, reassuring fans that the 2025 release window remains on track.

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 the release window for Grand Theft Auto VI in the fall of 2025, while also cautioning that unforeseen development challenges could lead to further delays.

Read more: GTA 6 Release Date Set to Fall 2025 in Recent Fiscal Report

2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The first trailer for GTA 6 broke YouTube records by becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours, with over 90 million views, outstripping MrBeast's previous record. It also garnered the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its debut 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 series.

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