GTA 6 Fall 2025 Release Date Window Seems Likelier and Likelier

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto, projects a strong fiscal year, largely fueled by anticipated releases. Let's delve into the details surrounding GTA 6 and other key titles.

GTA 6: Fall 2025 Release Remains Likely

Take-Two Interactive's Q3 earnings call (February 7, 2025) reaffirmed their confidence in a Fall 2025 release for GTA 6. CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the inherent risk of delays, stating that while they are optimistic, "there's always a risk of slippage." He highlighted Rockstar's dedication to quality, emphasizing their commitment to delivering a polished product.

Take-Two Interactive's 2025 Lineup

Zelnick described 2025 as a potentially record-breaking year for the company. Key releases include Sid Meier’s Civilization VII (Early Access launched February 7th, full release February 11th), Mafia: The Old Country (Summer release), Grand Theft Auto VI (Fall release), and Borderlands 4 (before year-end). The company expressed significant optimism about the commercial success of these titles. They project continued growth in net bookings for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Continued Success of Existing Franchises

The enduring popularity of the GTA franchise is undeniable, with GTA 5 surpassing 210 million units sold globally. GTA Online continues to thrive, boosted by the "Agents of Sabotage" holiday update and the steady growth of GTA+. Other titles also performed exceptionally well: NBA 2K25 exceeded 7 million units sold, showing significant increases in player engagement metrics, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 70 million units and enjoys record concurrent players on Steam.

Addressing Rumors about GTA 5's Trevor Actor

Speculation regarding Steven Ogg (Trevor in GTA 5) disliking his character has been addressed. In an interview, Ogg clarified that he doesn't dislike the character but prefers not to be called Trevor outside of his professional context. He emphasized his positive experience working on GTA 5 and his ongoing friendships with the other actors. He also reiterated his previous suggestion (though unconfirmed) of Trevor's potential appearance and demise in GTA 6.

While a specific release date for GTA 6 remains unannounced, the Fall 2025 window remains the current expectation. Stay tuned for further updates.