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GTA 6: Latest Developments and Insights

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2025

March 24, 2025

 ⚫︎ A mod replicating GTA 6's map in GTA 5 encountered setbacks after Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, issued a copyright takedown notice against the modder's YouTube channel.
Read more: Modder recreating GTA 6 map in GTA 5 faces Take-Two copyright strike (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

 ⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick dismissed concerns that Grand Theft Auto VI could incite real-world violence. Amid ongoing debates about video game influence, Zelnick told CNBC that entertainment mirrors behavior rather than drives it.
Read more: GTA 6 Publisher Unconcerned About Game Sparking Real-World Violence (Insider Gaming)

 ⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, explained the extended development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, noting Rockstar Games’ pursuit of creative perfection demands intricate effort. In a CNBC interview, he emphasized that success requires delivery and rejected claims that AI could outshine human creativity.
Read more: GTA 6 Leader Highlights Long Wait and Human Creativity Over AI (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

 ⚫︎ In an IGN interview, Take-Two CEO Zelnick underscored the growing importance of PC gaming, citing Civilization 7’s multi-platform launch. He noted Rockstar’s strategy of prioritizing select platforms before broader releases.
Read more: Take-Two Hints at Future GTA 6 PC Release (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

 ⚫︎ EA signaled flexibility in delaying the next Battlefield’s launch due to a crowded 2025 release schedule, stating, "Certain events this year may prompt us to adjust our launch plans."
Read more: EA Open to Delaying Major Battlefield Release Amid GTA 6’s 2025 Launch (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

 ⚫︎ Steven Ogg, Trevor’s voice actor, confirmed he won’t appear in GTA 6 but expressed interest in a cameo where his character is killed off early.
Read more: Trevor’s Voice Actor Rules Out GTA 6 Role, Wanted Early Death Cameo (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

 ⚫︎ Rockstar’s deliberate silence on GTA 6’s second trailer release date is a strategic move, described as a brilliant marketing tactic to build anticipation.
Read more: Rockstar’s Silence on GTA 6 Trailer 2 Date Is Strategic, Says Ex-Dev (IGN)

November 7, 2024

 ⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 will have staggered releases within fiscal year 2026 to avoid overlap.
Read more: Take-Two Ensures GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Won’t Clash at Launch (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

 ⚫︎ A former Rockstar designer praised GTA 6, stating it will raise the bar for the franchise with unprecedented realism.
Read more: GTA 6 Sets New Standard with Unmatched Realism, Says Ex-Dev

September 15, 2024

 ⚫︎ Take-Two’s CEO reaffirmed a 2025 target for GTA 6’s release, though a former Rockstar developer suggested the final call may come by mid-2025.
Read more: Ex-Rockstar Dev on GTA 6’s 2025 Release Decision (X)

August 10, 2024

 ⚫︎ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated GTA 6 is unlikely to launch on Xbox Game Pass, emphasizing premium pricing over subscription models.
Read more: Take-Two Rejects GTA 6 Game Pass Launch Speculation (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

 ⚫︎ Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij urged fans to temper expectations for GTA 6, noting current technology may not deliver a leap as significant as past titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.
Read more: Ex-Rockstar Dev Advises Moderating GTA 6 Expectations (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

 ⚫︎ Rockstar is focused on delivering a flawless GTA 6 while maintaining its 2025 release target.
Read more: Rockstar Aims for Perfection with GTA 6’s 2025 Launch

May 20, 2024

 ⚫︎ Take-Two’s latest financial report confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for a fall 2025 release, though potential delays remain possible based on development progress.
Read more: GTA 6 Targets Fall 2025 Release, Per Take-Two Report

2023

December 5, 2023

 ⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast’s record and earning the most likes for a game trailer in a day.
Read more: GTA 6 Trailer Smashes YouTube Records (Forbes)

 ⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, the eighth major installment in the iconic franchise.
Read more: Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 Now Available (Rockstar Games)

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