Excitement continues to build around the much-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6, with its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, expressing strong confidence in a Fall 2025 launch. Dive into the latest updates on GTA 6's release window and the impressive performance of other titles from Take-Two Interactive.
GTA 6 Release Window Still Set for Fall 2025
During their Q3 Earnings Conference Call on February 7, 2025, Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is on track for a Fall 2025 release. CEO Strauss Zelnick shared his optimism about meeting this timeline but acknowledged the inherent risks in game development, humorously noting, "Look, there's always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things." Despite this, Zelnick emphasized the team's commitment, stating, "We feel really good about it," and highlighted the dedication to perfection at Rockstar Games. He added, "We know that Rockstar seeks perfection. I never claim success before it occurs. I'm fond of saying arrogance is the enemy of continued success, so we're all running scared and looking over our shoulders and we know that the competition is not asleep. Our whole organization is super excited."
Take-Two Interactive's Ambitious 2025 Game Lineup
Zelnick painted an exciting picture of 2025 for Take-Two Interactive, citing a robust lineup of game releases. He mentioned the early access launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII on the day of the conference call, with its official launch scheduled for February 11th. Other anticipated releases include Mafia: The Old Country in the Summer, Grand Theft Auto VI in the Fall, and Borderlands 4 before the year's end. Zelnick expressed high hopes for these titles, stating, "We are exceedingly optimistic about the commercial potential of our titles and believe that they will have a transformative effect on our business – and our industry – over the long term." He also projected continued growth, saying, "We remain highly confident that we will achieve sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings in Fiscal 2026 and 2027."
GTA 5's Enduring Success
The GTA franchise remains a powerhouse for Take-Two, with GTA 5 selling over 210 million units worldwide. The latest quarter saw significant success with GTA Online's holiday update, Agents of Sabotage, and a 10% year-over-year growth in the GTA+ membership program. Other titles also performed strongly; NBA 2K25 sold over 7 million units with notable increases in player engagement metrics, while Red Dead Redemption 2 sold over 70 million units and saw its highest concurrent player count on Steam, reaching 99,993 players according to SteamDB.
GTA 5 Actor Steven Ogg on His Iconic Role
Speculation has swirled around Steven Ogg's feelings towards his character, Trevor, from GTA 5. In an interview on the Inside You podcast, Ogg set the record straight, clarifying, "When people call you by your character name, it's kinda weird because I kinda get it, but I'm also like meh." He expressed fondness for Trevor, stating, "He's a great character. He's awesome. I still see [Fonteno, Franklin's actor] and Ned [Luke, Michael's actor], we're friends. We were just doing a Comic Con this past weekend." In a previous interview with Screen Rant, Ogg playfully suggested Trevor could make a brief appearance in GTA 6 just to be killed off, though he confirmed he has not recorded anything for the new game and has no knowledge of Trevor's potential return.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for a Fall 2025 release, though a specific date has yet to be announced. Keep up with the latest developments on our Grand Theft Auto 6 page.
