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2025

March 24, 2025

⚫︎ A mod that recreated a playable version of GTA 6's map within GTA 5 has encountered legal challenges after Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, issued a copyright takedown against the modder's YouTube channel. This action has sparked a conversation about the boundaries of fan-created content.

Read more: [ttpp] (Euro Gamer)

February 11, 2025

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has publicly stated that he remains unconcerned about the potential influence of Grand Theft Auto VI on real-world violence. Amidst ongoing debates about video game violence, Zelnick emphasized in a CNBC interview that entertainment mirrors societal behavior rather than inciting it.

Read more: [ttpp] (Insider Gaming)

⚫︎ In a recent CNBC interview, Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the lengthy development time for Grand Theft Auto VI, underscoring Rockstar Games' commitment to achieving "creative perfection." He also dismissed the idea that AI could replace human creativity, asserting that true artistic genius remains a human trait.

Read more: [ttpp] (Game Spot)

February 10, 2025

⚫︎ In an interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming and the company's strategy for platform releases. While using Civilization 7 as an example of simultaneous launches across multiple platforms, he noted that Rockstar traditionally opts for a staggered release strategy for their titles.

Read more: [ttpp] (Video Games Chronicle)

February 5, 2025

⚫︎ EA has announced its willingness to delay the launch of its highly anticipated new Battlefield game due to the crowded release calendar this year. The company's statement suggests a strategic approach to ensure the game's launch is optimized amidst other major releases.

Read more: [ttpp] (Euro Gamer)

January 29, 2025

⚫︎ Steven Ogg, the voice actor behind Trevor from GTA 5, confirmed he won't be featured in GTA 6. However, he expressed a playful wish for a cameo where his character would be killed off early in the game.

Read more: [ttpp] (PC Gamer)

2024

December 7, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games has strategically chosen to keep the release date of GTA 6's second trailer under wraps, a move described by a former developer as a smart marketing tactic designed to maintain anticipation and buzz.

Read more: [ttpp] (IGN)

November 7, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be released close to the launch of Borderlands 4, ensuring that the two major titles do not compete directly within the fiscal year of 2026.

Read more: [ttpp] (GameSpot)

November 4, 2024

⚫︎ A former Rockstar Games designer has shared insights on GTA 6, claiming that the game will set new standards for the franchise by significantly enhancing realism and gameplay, promising to "raise the bar" once again.

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September 15, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's CEO has reassured fans that GTA 6 is on track for a 2025 release. However, a former Rockstar developer hinted via social media that the final decision on the release date might not be confirmed until mid-2025.

Read more: [ttpp] (X)

August 10, 2024

⚫︎ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, has made it clear that GTA 6 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, emphasizing the company's focus on maintaining premium pricing for their flagship titles.

Read more: [ttpp] (PCGamesN)

July 23, 2024

⚫︎ Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar developer, has advised fans to temper their expectations for GTA 6, suggesting that technological advancements may not allow for the revolutionary changes seen in previous titles like GTA 3 or GTA 4.

Read more: [ttpp] (Screenrant)

May 22, 2024

⚫︎ Rockstar Games is committed to delivering a "perfect" GTA 6 experience, with the company reassuring fans that they are taking the necessary time to ensure the game meets their high standards for a 2025 release.

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May 20, 2024

⚫︎ Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report has set a fall 2025 release window for "Grand Theft Auto VI," aligning with previous expectations. However, the company has cautioned that further delays could occur based on development progress.

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2023

December 5, 2023

⚫︎ The GTA 6 trailer broke YouTube records, becoming the most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours with over 90 million views, surpassing MrBeast's previous record. It also garnered the highest number of likes for a video game trailer on its first day.

Read more: [ttpp] (Forbes)

⚫︎ Rockstar Games unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, marking the eighth installment in the iconic franchise and setting new benchmarks for excitement and anticipation in the gaming community.

Read more: [ttpp] (Rockstar Games)