Rockstar Confirms Release Date for Grand Theft Auto VI in Fall 2025

by John Nowacky
in News, PC, Playstation, Release, XBOX
on 17 May 2024

Rockstar has officially announced that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will be released in the fall of 2025. The confirmation comes from Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar, in their recent fiscal report.

With the fiscal year ending in March, Take-Two Interactive is expecting a 10% increase in net income over the next 12 months. According to Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the narrowing of the release window for GTA VI is reflected in their outlook.

Zelnick stated, “Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto VI. We are highly confident that Rockstar Games will deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience, and our expectations for the commercial impact of the title continue to increase.”

In addition to the GTA VI announcement, Take-Two Interactive also revealed other upcoming releases. Before March 2025, fans can expect NBA 2K25, WWE 2K25, and Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game. The company also has two mobile-only games in the pipeline – Star Wars Hunters and Game of Thrones: Legends.

As fans eagerly await the release of GTA VI, the anticipation for Rockstar’s newest installment in the popular franchise continues to grow. With the promise of an unparalleled entertainment experience, it’s clear that the gaming community is in for a treat in the fall of 2025. Until then, fans will have to stay patient and keep an eye out for any further updates from Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive.

Additional relevant facts that are not mentioned in the article:
– Grand Theft Auto V, the predecessor to GTA VI, was released in 2013 and has since become one of the best-selling video games of all time.
– Rockstar Games, the developer of the Grand Theft Auto series, is known for creating highly immersive and expansive open-world environments in their games.
– The GTA franchise is known for its controversial content, including violence, mature themes, and explicit language.
– Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer component of GTA V, has been a major success and continues to receive regular updates and content expansions.

Most important questions and answers:
Q: Will GTA VI be available on all major gaming platforms?
A: Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed the platforms for GTA VI, but it is likely to be released on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Q: What can we expect in terms of gameplay and features in GTA VI?
A: Rockstar Games has not provided specific details about the gameplay and features of GTA VI, but based on previous installments, players can expect a vast open-world environment, a compelling narrative, and a variety of missions and activities.

Q: How long has the development of GTA VI been underway?
A: Rockstar Games has not disclosed the exact timeline of GTA VI’s development, but it is widely speculated that the game has been in development for several years.

Key challenges or controversies:
– Rockstar Games has faced criticism and controversy in the past for the portrayal of violence and mature content in their games, and it is likely that GTA VI’s content will also generate debate and public scrutiny.
– The enormous expectations surrounding GTA VI and the anticipation from fans pose a challenge for Rockstar Games to deliver a game that lives up to the hype and surpasses the success of its predecessor.

Advantages:
– The release of GTA VI is highly anticipated and is expected to be a major commercial success, potentially breaking sales records.
– Rockstar Games has a strong track record of delivering high-quality and immersive gaming experiences, which has earned them a dedicated fanbase.

Disadvantages:
– The release of GTA VI is still several years away, which may test the patience of fans who are eagerly awaiting the game.
– The controversy and criticism that often surround the GTA franchise’s mature content may limit the game’s potential audience and result in negative publicity.