Rockstar’s Parent Company Shares New Update on GTA 6

Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has provided a fresh update for Grand Theft Auto fans regarding the highly anticipated release of GTA 6.

During a recent meeting with Take-Two, significant updates were shared about the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series, which has been in development for over a decade.

GTA 6 was officially announced in December 2023, thrilling millions of fans across social media who were excited to finally have a release date for the long-awaited game.

The initial 90-second trailer teased several potential features, such as the introduction of in-game social media, 24/7 news channels, police body camera footage, and more. At the end of the teaser, the words “Grand Theft Auto VI, coming 2025” appeared, adding to the excitement.

According to documents released ahead of a Take-Two earnings call, the company confirmed that GTA 6 remains on schedule for an Autumn 2025 launch.

The release stated, “With many exciting new titles coming in fiscal 2026 – including GTA 6 in the Fall, Borderlands 4, and Mafia: The Old Country – we expect to create long-term value for our shareholders.” Fiscal 2026 spans from April 2025 to March 2026, which aligns with the projected release timeline.

This timeline places GTA 6’s launch close to the release date of its predecessor, GTA 5, which debuted on September 17, 2013.

This is the first major update since the trailer was unveiled. Reports suggested that the trailer’s release was expedited after leaked footage circulated on social media.

Fans were also excited to learn that the game’s main characters, Lucia and Jason, would share a Bonnie and Clyde-style relationship, blending themes of crime and love. Lucia will be the series’ first female protagonist, and the game is set to revisit Vice City, inspired by Miami, for the first time since 2002.

While a former Rockstar employee hinted that the game might face delays until 2026, fans remain optimistic.

PC players will have to wait longer, as Rockstar confirmed the game will initially launch for PlayStation and Xbox in 2025, with no specific release window for PC.

Rumors of a leaked release date—October 27, 2025—recently surfaced on IMDb. However, this date has not been verified and should be taken with skepticism, despite Take-Two’s positive financial performance.

Rockstar Offers Encouraging Update on GTA 6

Rockstar Games has provided long-awaited news about Grand Theft Auto 6, giving fans hope that the game’s release is drawing closer.

Take-Two Interactive, a major stakeholder in Rockstar Games, released notes from a recent conference call highlighting the company’s strong financial performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

For those unfamiliar with corporate fiscal years, Take-Two’s financial calendar runs from April to March. The reported quarter covered April through June 2024.

The call included updates on GTA 6, with Take-Two’s chairman and CEO expressing confidence that the game is on track for an Autumn 2025 release. Strauss Zelnick, the CEO, commented on the development and the continued success of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

He noted, “The Grand Theft Auto series exceeded our expectations, as momentum continues to build ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI in Fall 2025.”

He also highlighted the impressive sales figures of GTA 5 and the success of GTA Online, particularly following the release of its “Bottom Dollar Bounties” content update.

Despite this good news, fans are still clamoring for a second trailer. It has been nearly a year since the first teaser was unveiled, and anticipation is building for another glimpse at the game.

If Rockstar follows its past marketing strategies, fans may have to wait until December for a second trailer, much like with previous releases such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5, which featured a year between their first and second trailers.

Take-Two Suggests New Pricing Model for Games

As excitement builds for GTA 6, Take-Two Interactive has suggested that video game prices should reflect the amount of gameplay they offer.

GTA 6, expected to be one of the most expansive games ever released, has sparked discussions about a potential price increase from the typical $60 to $70.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick proposed a “per-hour value” pricing model, where games with extensive content would cost more than shorter titles.

“In terms of pricing for any entertainment property, basically, the algorithm is the value of the expected entertainment usage, which is to say that the per-hour value times the number of expected hours plus the terminal value that’s perceived by the customer in ownership if the title is actually owned, not, say, rented or subscribed to,” Zelnick said.

This pricing model could justify higher prices for games like GTA 6, which feature vast open-world gameplay and hours of engaging content. However, it remains unclear how much GTA 6 will ultimately cost, though special editions with extra content and collectibles are likely.

Fans Await More Updates on GTA 6

Although fans have been waiting for years, the hype for GTA 6 shows no signs of slowing down. Rockstar recently confirmed that a new trailer will drop early next month, just in time for the holiday season.

Rumors suggest that GTA 6 will bring players back to Vice City and introduce the franchise’s first female protagonist, Lucia. While many details remain under wraps, the anticipation for the game continues to grow as players eagerly await their next adventure in the Grand Theft Auto universe.