Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of GTA 6, remains confident that the highly anticipated game will hit the shelves in Fall 2025. Dive into the details about GTA 6's release window and the impressive performance of other Take-Two Interactive titles.
Take-Two Interactive Looks To Have One Of Its Strongest Years
GTA 6 Release Window Still On Fall 2025
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 is firmly on track for a Fall 2025 release. During the Q3 Earnings Conference Call on February 7, 2025, Take-Two Interactive shared insights into their current status and upcoming releases for the year.
Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expressed strong confidence in the Fall 2025 release for GTA 6. However, he acknowledged the inherent risks in game development, 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 remains optimistic, stating, "We feel really good about it." He refrained from discussing GTA 6's development specifics but emphasized Rockstar's pursuit of perfection, saying, "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 Game Releases In 2025
Zelnick highlighted the promising year ahead for Take-Two Interactive, with a lineup of major game releases. "Looking ahead, this calendar year is shaping up to be one of the strongest ever for Take-Two, as Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launched in Early Access today, with the official launch on February 11th, and we also plan to release Mafia: The Old Country in the Summer, Grand Theft Auto VI in the Fall, and Borderlands 4 before year-end," he announced.
Regarding the commercial potential of these titles, Zelnick expressed high optimism, 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." The company also projects significant growth, aiming for "sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings in Fiscal 2026 and 2027."
GTA 5 Sold 210 Million Units Worldwide To Date
The GTA franchise continues to dominate, with GTA 5 selling over 210 million units worldwide. GTA Online also thrived with its holiday update, Agents of Sabotage, while GTA+, the membership program for GTA Online, saw a 10% year-to-year growth.
Other Take-Two Interactive titles also performed exceptionally well in the third quarter. NBA 2K25 sold over 7 million units, with significant increases in player engagement, including "Recurrent Consumer Spending up over 30%, Daily Active Users up nearly 20%, and Monthly Active Users up nearly 10%."
Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to expand its reach, selling over 70 million units to date. The game's online component, Red Dead Online, keeps the community engaged with regular updates, including the popular Halloween pass last quarter. Currently, Red Dead Redemption 2 is experiencing its highest level of concurrent players on Steam, with 99,993 players according to SteamDB.
GTA 5 Actor Does Not Hate His Character
Fans have long speculated that Steven Ogg, the actor who played Trevor in GTA 5, dislikes being associated with the character. However, Ogg clarified these rumors during an interview on the Inside You podcast.Ogg explained that he does not hate his character, Trevor, but finds it odd when fans call him by the character's name. "When people call you by your character name, it's kinda weird because I kinda get it, but I'm also like meh," he said. He praised Trevor, calling him "a great character" and "awesome." Ogg also mentioned his continued friendship with his co-stars, Shawn Fonteno (Franklin) and Ned Luke (Michael), noting they recently attended a Comic Con together.
In a previous interview with Screen Rant, Ogg suggested a cameo for Trevor in GTA 6, where the character could be killed off early in the game. However, he confirmed that he has not recorded any lines for GTA 6 and is unaware of any plans for Trevor's return.
GTA 6 is slated for a Fall 2025 release, though no specific date has been announced. Stay updated with the latest news on our Grand Theft Auto 6 page.
