Rockstar Games, the renowned developer behind the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series, has officially confirmed the release window for the highly anticipated GTA 6. According to Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, the game is slated to arrive in fall 2025.
What We Know So Far About GTA 6
- Specific Release Window: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that the outlook for fiscal year 2025 reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window. The company is now highly confident that GTA 6 will deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience.
- Record-Breaking Trailer: GTA 6’s first trailer, released in December, shattered YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed video game reveal within 24 hours.
- Employee Challenges: Despite the confidence in the fall 2025 release, some Rockstar Games employees are unhappy about returning to the office. Additionally, Take-Two recently laid off developers and closed game studios, raising concerns1.
This news comes as a welcome relief to gamers who have been eagerly awaiting any official word on the title. While a teaser trailer released in 2025 confirmed the game’s existence, it offered no concrete details on a release date. Fall 2025 narrows the wait window down considerably, placing the launch between late September and December of next year.
The announcement also puts to rest rumors suggesting a delay into 2026 or even 2027. With a confirmed Fall 2025 release, GTA 6 is on track to be released roughly twelve years after its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, which launched in September 2013. This extended development cycle has many fans anticipating a groundbreaking experience, unlike anything previously seen in the franchise.
While details regarding the game’s setting, story, and features remain scarce, Rockstar’s reputation for creating immersive open worlds with compelling narratives ensures that GTA VI will be a major attraction upon release. With a year and a half remaining until launch, fans can expect more information to be revealed in the coming months.
