GTA 6: Delayed, but Bigger and Better?
The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) is generating significant buzz. While a release within the next year is expected, Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, offers intriguing hints about the game’s scale and features. He suggests the game will be unexpectedly expansive and exceed player expectations, emphasizing its size, quality, excitement, and visual appeal.
What to Expect
Zelnick acknowledges fan frustration over the secrecy surrounding GTA VI’s development, but assures players that Take-Two prioritizes releasing a polished product. He expects GTA VI to be breathtaking and worth the wait. While his comments are partly marketing hype, the anticipation remains high.
He even mentions awareness of the prevalent “We got X before GTA VI” memes, highlighting the significant cultural impact of the game’s prolonged development.
Release and Potential Delays
Currently slated for Fall 2025 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, GTA VI’s release date is subject to speculation. Rockstar Games has a history of delays, and some predict a possible push into 2026. The game’s release date is reportedly impacting the release schedules of other titles, with rival publishers waiting before setting their own 2025 launch dates.
Other News
A recent report indicates that Rockstar is encouraging its writers to be less crude toward transgender people and other minorities in GTA VI.