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Rumors that Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders would begin on May 18 circulated via Best Buy affiliate emails and fan chatter about a new trailer, but sources including an unofficial GTA forum and a European distributor say there are no preorders yet. Take-Two’s upcoming May 21 earnings and the planned summer marketing push may bring official details, but for now there’s no confirmed preorder window or trailer date."
A former Rockstar environmental artist says GTA 6 trailers are highly polished, camera-focused previews, meaning the in-game visuals at release will likely differ and may not match the trailer’s look; fans should temper expectations as many shown elements can change before launch.
US video game spending is forecast to rise 3% to $62.8 billion in 2026 per Circana, led by Switch 2 sales, Grand Theft Auto 6, and growth in subscriptions, with the possibility of topping the 2021 high of $61.7 billion; hardware might face headwinds from higher component costs, while GTA 6 and other major titles are expected to boost software and accessories, and rumors of a PS6 delay to 2028–2029 reflect memory/storage constraints.
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed by Rockstar Games to November 19, 2026, pushing back its original 2025 release date, due to development reasons, with fans awaiting the highly anticipated game set in the fictional state of Leonida.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick emphasizes that GTA 6 will not be priced at $100, aiming instead to deliver high value and exceed expectations, with the game releasing on May 26, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Take-Two Interactive's stock (TTWO) declined despite the release of an Xbox update for Grand Theft Auto 6, indicating that the market reaction may not be solely driven by the game's updates or release news.
Xbox is strategically avoiding specific release dates for its upcoming games like Fable and Doom: The Dark Ages to avoid clashing with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 release in 2024. Xbox head Matt Booty explains that this approach also helps manage internal competition among Microsoft's extensive portfolio of game studios.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted that Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely come to PC eventually, following Rockstar's historical pattern of releasing games on consoles first and then on PC. While no official announcement has been made, Zelnick's comments suggest future announcements are expected, aligning with Rockstar's strategy of addressing consumer demand across various platforms.
Rockstar Games' highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is set for release in 2025, with leaks, rumors, and theories circulating about the game. Speculation includes potential character dynamics, a Minecraft recreation of the trailer, soundtrack predictions, and a possible link between the release date and a Bonnie and Clyde anniversary. Third-party resellers are already offering pre-order "game keys," while fans eagerly await further details and a potential second trailer.
Rockstar Games is facing backlash from its employees and the Independent Workers’ union of Great Britain (IWGB) over its decision to end remote work provisions and mandate a full-time return to the office in April. Employees argue that the move goes against previous promises and could lead to a return of unhealthy working practices, including potential for toxic 'crunch' practices. The IWGB Game Workers Union is advocating for transparency, a healthy workplace culture, and work-life balance, and is urging industry-wide support for better working conditions.
Rockstar has instructed its employees to return to the office full-time as Grand Theft Auto 6 enters its final year of development, citing security reasons following a high-profile hack and leaks, as well as productivity benefits. The decision has been met with discontent among staff, and the changes are set to take effect in April. GTA 6 is expected to launch in 2025 on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, with no confirmed PC release date yet.
Rockstar Games is requiring employees to return to the office five days a week in April due to security concerns related to the final stages of Grand Theft Auto 6's development. The decision aims to increase productivity and security measures following previous leaks. The company believes in-person work will ensure the game's quality and polish, despite successful remote game development by other studios. This move reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry, with Ubisoft also facing employee discontent over return-to-office mandates.
Analysts predict that Sony is likely to release a PlayStation 5 Pro in late 2024 to reinvigorate interest in the console, especially in anticipation of the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in 2025. Despite revising its sales forecast for the current financial year, Sony is expected to maintain the price of the current PS5 even after the Pro version is launched, and may focus on improving game margins by expanding to non-PlayStation platforms.
Analysts predict that Grand Theft Auto 6 won't be released before April 2025 based on Take-Two's revised earnings guidance for fiscal year 2025, indicating a delay from the previously anticipated early 2025 release window. Despite the drop in earnings expectations, the game's official trailer was released in December, confirming a 2025 release date for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S and revealing that it will partly take place in Vice City with a female protagonist, while Take-Two also announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 has shipped over 195 million units since its 2013 release.
An 18-year-old hacker, Arion Kurtaj, who stole and leaked footage of Grand Theft Auto 6, has been sentenced to life in hospital prison. He can only be released if deemed no longer a threat by doctors. Kurtaj was part of the hacking group Lapsus$, responsible for breaching Uber and Nvidia in addition to leaking the unrevealed blockbuster game.