Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto VI, is increasingly confident in a Fall 2025 release window. Let's delve into the details surrounding this anticipated release and the broader success of Take-Two's portfolio.

Take-Two Interactive Poised for a Record-Breaking Year

GTA 6: Still Targeting Fall 2025

Grand Theft Auto VI remains on track for a Fall 2025 release. During their Q3 Earnings Conference Call on February 7th, 2025, Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed this timeline.

CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed strong confidence, while acknowledging the inherent risks in predicting release dates. He emphasized Rockstar's dedication to quality, stating, "We know that Rockstar seeks perfection. I never claim success before it occurs." While he remained tight-lipped about specifics, he conveyed significant optimism about the Fall 2025 window.

Take-Two Interactive's Packed 2025 Release Schedule

Zelnick highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year for Take-Two, citing several key releases: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII (Early Access launched February 7th, full release February 11th), Mafia: The Old Country (Summer release), Grand Theft Auto VI (Fall release), and Borderlands 4 (before year-end). He expressed considerable optimism about the commercial success of this lineup. The company projects record-level net bookings for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

GTA 5's Continued Dominance and Other Success Stories

The Grand Theft Auto V franchise continues to break records, surpassing 210 million units sold worldwide. GTA Online also saw significant success, particularly with the "Agents of Sabotage" holiday update and continued growth of the GTA+ membership program (up 10% year-over-year).

Other titles also performed exceptionally well. NBA 2K25 sold over 7 million units, showing strong player engagement with significant increases in recurrent consumer spending, daily active users, and monthly active users. Red Dead Redemption 2, boasting over 70 million units sold, continues to thrive, with Red Dead Online receiving ongoing updates and experiencing record concurrent player numbers on Steam (99,993 according to SteamDB).

Dispelling Rumors: Steven Ogg on His Role as Trevor

Rumors have circulated about Steven Ogg, the actor who portrayed Trevor in GTA V, harboring negative feelings towards the character. In an interview on the Inside You podcast, Ogg clarified these rumors, stating that he simply prefers not to be called Trevor outside of his acting role. He emphasized his positive feelings towards the character and his continued friendship with the other actors from GTA V. While he has previously expressed an idea for Trevor's potential (and violent) return in GTA VI, he confirmed he hasn't recorded any lines for the upcoming game.

While a Fall 2025 release is anticipated for GTA VI, no official release date has been announced. Stay tuned for further updates.