Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), projects a Fall 2025 release. This article delves into the release window, Take-Two's overall success, and recent news surrounding the franchise.
Take-Two Interactive Poised for a Record Year
GTA 6: A Fall 2025 Launch Remains Likely
Take-Two Interactive's Q3 earnings call (February 7, 2025) reaffirmed their confidence in a Fall 2025 release for GTA 6. While CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged the inherent risk of delays ("slippage"), he expressed strong optimism, emphasizing Rockstar's dedication to quality. He highlighted the company's excitement and awareness of the competitive landscape.
Take-Two's Robust 2025 Release Slate
Zelnick highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for Take-Two, featuring several key releases: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII (Early Access launched February 7th, full release February 11th), Mafia: The Old Country (Summer), Grand Theft Auto VI (Fall), and Borderlands 4 (before year-end). He expressed strong confidence in the commercial success of these titles. The company projects record-breaking net bookings for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Continued Success of Existing Franchises
The Grand Theft Auto franchise continues to dominate, with GTA 5 exceeding 210 million units sold globally. GTA Online also saw significant success, particularly with the "Agents of Sabotage" holiday update and continued growth of the GTA+ membership program (10% year-over-year increase).
Other franchises also performed exceptionally well. NBA 2K25 sold over 7 million units, demonstrating strong player engagement. Red Dead Redemption 2, with over 70 million units sold, continues to attract players, reaching record concurrent players on Steam (99,993 according to SteamDB).
Dispelling Rumors about GTA 5's Trevor
Steven Ogg, the actor who portrays Trevor in GTA 5, addressed persistent rumors about his dislike for the character. He clarified that he doesn't hate the character, but simply prefers not to be called by his character's name. He maintains positive relationships with his co-stars and remains open to future possibilities, though he hasn't been involved in GTA 6's development.
While a specific release date remains unannounced, GTA 6 is currently slated for Fall 2025. Stay tuned for further updates.
