If you’ve been following the hype around GTA 6, you’re not alone. Rumors and speculation have been swirling for months, but Rockstar Games is sticking to its original timeline. The game was officially announced in mid-2023, and after a decade of waiting, we finally got a glimpse of what’s to come with the first trailer released at the end of the same year.
It’s no exaggeration to say that Grand Theft Auto 6 is the most anticipated video game release in years. When the publisher posted the announcement for Trailer 1 on X (formerly Twitter), the gaming community went wild. That simple post—a single wallpaper with no gameplay footage—became the most-liked gaming post of all time, racking up over a million likes.
This massive reaction shows just how eager gamers worldwide are to finally get their hands on the next chapter of the Grand Theft Auto series. After all, it’s been over a decade since GTA 5 and the hype has only grown stronger with time.
When Will GTA 6 Be Released?
The wait is finally over – we now have an official release window for GTA 6. Yes, you read that right, it’s truly official. This massive update comes straight from Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Rockstar Games and the iconic Grand Theft Auto series, during their earnings call.
Over the past few years, Take-Two’s investor calls hinted at a revenue projection of around $8 billion between April 2024 and March 2025 – a significant jump from the $5.8 billion in the previous year. This spike was tied to the planned launch of GTA 6 before March 2025. However, the update pushes that internal deadline back to Fall 2025.
Take-Two made this clear in their statement:
“As we head into fiscal 2025 with strong momentum, we anticipate net bookings of $5.55 to $5.65 billion.”
That’s a noticeable drop compared to the initially expected $8 billion. They continued:
“Our forecast reflects a narrowed launch window for Grand Theft Auto 6 within the calendar year 2025, now targeting Fall 2025.”
This means the game will be released sometime between September and November 2025. The publisher also added:
“We are confident that Rockstar Games will deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience, and our expectations for the commercial success of this title continue to rise. We believe this launch will elevate our company to new heights, with sustained growth in net bookings for fiscal 2025, 2026, and 2027.”
A Release Delay We All Saw Coming
Let’s be honest, this delay isn’t a total shock. Rockstar hasn’t shared any new screenshots or updates for GTA 6 – a move that typically follows their first trailers by five to seven months, based on their track record with GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. This already hinted at possible delays.
Some people have only confirmed those suspicions. Insider leaks over the past few months suggested that GTA 6’s development was lagging, which led to the internal deadline being pushed back.
In fact, there’s even a slim chance that the game could slip further into 2026. We speculated on this months ago in private, though we’re all hoping that doesn’t happen. But hey, if it does, so be it. Better to wait for a masterpiece than rush something unfinished, right? After all, we’re talking about Grand Theft Auto 6 – what’s another few months after 11 long years of waiting? The priority is making sure Rockstar delivers something truly epic.
