Highlights:
* Take-Two Interactive’s report for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2025 has a major update on the GTA 6 release window and platforms.
* Grand Theft Auto VI will take place in Vice City and have dual protagonists according to the trailer.
Grand Theft Auto VI was officially revealed in December 2023 after numerous leaks and rumors. The first trailer, which currently has 217 million views, revealed that the game will be set in Vice City, feature two protagonists, and is slated for a release next year. Recently, Take-Two Interactive had an earnings call for the second quarter of 2025 during which they shared an update on the game’s development. The GTA 6 release window and the consoles that the game will be compatible with after its release are mentioned in the report.
GTA 6 Release Window Confirmed Again By Take-Two Interactive
Amid the rumors of a delayed release, Take-Two Interactive reassured that Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for the autumn of 2025. The confirmation arrived with a press release on November 6, 2024. GTA 6, the eighth main game in the franchise’s history, falls into the Fiscal 2026 plans of the company alongside Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country.
Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Strauss Zelnick is confident about their vision and talent as mentioned in the report:
“As we look ahead, we believe that Take-Two remains exceedingly well-positioned for the long-term. Our vision is clear, our talent is unparalleled, and we have one of the strongest portfolios of owned intellectual property in our industry. With many exciting new titles coming in Fiscal 2026 – including Grand Theft Auto VI in the fall, Borderlands 4, and Mafia: The Old Country – we expect to create long-term value for our shareholders.“
The latest press release also reconfirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, skipping a PC launch for the time being. The GTA 6 platforms were revealed after the trailer went live on YouTube. There have been no changes to Take-Two’s plans according to the earnings call report, which can be found at this link – https://ir.take2games.com/static-files/9aa55113-4f45-4264-8ff6-822353eddcd8.
This is the second instance where the GTA 6 release window has been reconfirmed. Earlier, in August, Take-Two Interactive’s press release had Grand Theft Auto VI listed as Fall of Calendar 2025. Grand Theft Auto Online and Grand Theft Auto 5 were highlighted to be the largest contributors to the company’s GAAP net revenue.
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Now that Take-Two Interactive has twice confirmed the release window and GTA 6 platforms, gamers who were aware of the rumors of a delay can relax. The adventure in Vice City certainly seems appealing but we have to wait till the next year. Players can stay on the hype train about the upcoming title by checking the leaked details of the GTA 6 Vice City map.
