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Despite ongoing speculation about potential delays, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has reaffirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) remains on schedule for a Fall 2025 release. In a recent earnings call and interviews, Zelnick expressed confidence in the game’s progress while acknowledging the inherent risks associated with such a major launch.
Take-Two reported in its third-quarter financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024 that GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S during Fall 2025. Zelnick, in an interview with IGN, stated that while “there’s always a risk of slippage,” the company feels “really good” about the planned timeline.
The gaming community highly anticipates GTA 6 as one of the most awaited releases in history since the premiere of the first trailer in December 2023. The anticipated release schedule of GTA 6 remains unchanged according to Take-Two officials despite continuous delay speculations. The ultimate decision regarding any potential delay for GTA 6 stands to be made in May 2025 according to former Rockstar developers’ statements.
The development progress on the game remained a secret to Zelnick but he reaffirmed Rockstar Games’ dedication to delivering superior gaming experiences. “We know that Rockstar seeks perfection,” he said. “I never claim success before it occurs. Our whole organization is super excited.”
Industry Response and Competitive Landscape
The gaming industry has taken notice of GTA 6’s expected launch window, with major publishers strategizing their own release schedules around the behemoth title. EA CEO Andrew Wilson said this week that Battlefield’s next release date could be pushed due to the “nuanced competition year,” which he most likely meant to refer to GTA 6.
Take-Two’s 2025 game roster includes significant titles such as Civilisation 7 and PGA Tour 2K25, as well as WWE 2K25, Mafia: The Old Country, and Borderlands 4. The close closeness of Mafia: The Old Country’s release to GTA 6 raises concerns about potential sales displacement, which analysts anticipate will damage the Mafia game rather than delaying Rockstar’s main release.
Take-Two expects its upcoming releases to be its biggest launch in many years, while maintaining optimistic about future financial results. The company predicts that the launch and ongoing performance of GTA 6 will produce considerable net booking growth in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
