GTA 6 Release Date: Everything We Know So Far

The gaming world has been eagerly waiting for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) for more than a decade. Rockstar Games announced the game in 2022, but concrete details have been lacking. Today, recent news and industry rumors are providing us with a clearer picture of when the much-awaited game will be released.

Expected Release Timeline

According to Rockstar Games' press release and Take-Two Interactive's quarterly earnings report, GTA 6 has to come out later in 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Though it is awesome news for console players, PC players might need to wait for a little more time. Before, Rockstar has had the practice of launching its flagship products on consoles ahead of a PC port.

Console Release Details

Take-Two Interactive, the corporate parent of Rockstar Games, has signaled a huge revenue increase for the fiscal year 2025, precisely in line with the release of GTA 6. During its latest earnings call, Take-Two Chief Financial Officer Lainie Goldstein called 2025 a "milestone year," further theorizing that GTA 6 will be released during Q3 or Q4 of 2025.

PC Release Speculations

One of the most commonly quoted statements about GTA 6's release on PC came from Ronald van Veen, Vice President of Finance at Corsair Gaming. In a recent financial report, he stated that while the console release is likely to be autumn 2025, the release on PC may come out in early 2026. Notice, however, that Corsair is not directly affiliated with Rockstar Games and therefore is providing an educated guess and not a formal statement.

A Staggered PC Release History

Considering the previous games of Rockstar, such a staggered release is not new. Here is a brief overview of some of their previous releases:

• GTA 5: PS3 and Xbox 360 released it in 2013, and it arrived on PC in 2015.
• Red Dead Redemption 2: PS4 and Xbox One were released with it in 2018, and it was released on PC the following year.

Considering this record, a PC launch of GTA 6 in early 2026 is extremely likely.

Can Delays Happen?

While Take-Two and Rockstar have provisionally scheduled a 2025 release, there are still some in the industry who think delays remain firmly on the cards. Jason Schreier, one of the most renowned gaming writers at Bloomberg, has just broken the news that Rockstar has already missed a few internal deadlines in developing GTA 6. Large games like this always have some unforeseen stumbling blocks, so it's still possible that the game might be delayed to 2026.

Fan Reactions & Market Impact

The prolonged wait for GTA 6 has created a combination of anticipation and frustration among gamers. Each new rumor or leak creates heated debates on gaming forums and social media platforms. Take-Two Interactive's stock performance has also been affected by the impending release of GTA 6, with investors closely monitoring official releases.

Final Thoughts

As of now, GTA 6 is expected to be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in late 2025, with a PC release potentially happening in early 2026. However, given Rockstar's history and the complexity of game development, delays are always in the works. Fans can wait for official word from Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive in the coming months.

For now, all we can do is wait and hope that GTA 6 is worth the decade-long wait. Are you looking forward to GTA 6? Let us know what you think in the comments!