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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says he has seen GTA 6 in action via demos (he doesn’t play games) and calls the reveal 'amazing,' noting a PC release is likely after consoles and clarifying that his LA Noire comments were not an announcement.
Business Insider profiles Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two’s longtime CEO, the disciplined leader behind GTA who doesn’t drink, smoke, or play video games and stays fit while steering one of the industry’s biggest bets: GTA VI. He says AI will boost efficiency but won’t make blockbuster production cheaper, notes GTA VI’s budget is likely $1–1.5 billion, and confirms a November release after prior delays. He also leans into the fan-mod ecosystem via FiveM and maintains a forward-looking focus on hits beyond GTA, like NBA 2K and Red Dead Redemption.
Hacker group ShinyHunters says it breached Rockstar Games and has given a deadline of April 14 to pay or face data leaks, focusing on non-material corporate assets; Rockstar disputes the severity, stating only data from a third-party breach was accessed and players aren’t affected, though marketing materials could surface ahead of GTA VI’s release.
The ShinyHunters hacking group claims Rockstar Games’ cloud systems were accessed in a third-party breach, warning they have until April 14 to respond or the data will be leaked. Rockstar confirms only a limited amount of non-material information was accessed and says there is no impact on the company or its players, noting the incident follows a prior GTA VI leak in 2022.
GTA VI has an official release date of November 19, 2026, after years of delays. It will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S first, with a PC version expected later, and introduces Lucia as the series’ first female protagonist alongside Jason in a Vice City setting; marketing is planned to begin in summer 2026.
A terminally ill fan reportedly received a private early play session of Grand Theft Auto VI after outreach via LinkedIn and Take-Two involvement, continuing a pattern of granting dying fans early access to unreleased titles amid ongoing Rockstar news.
The article previews highly anticipated video games of 2026, including Resident Evil: Requiem, GTA VI, Marvel's Wolverine, and Forza Horizon 6, highlighting their release dates, gameplay features, and the excitement surrounding their launches.
The article lists the most anticipated video games of 2026, including titles like Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel’s Wolverine, and Cairn, highlighting their gameplay features, platforms, and release dates, showcasing a diverse range of genres from horror and adventure to open-world crime and superhero action.
Obbe Vermeij, former Rockstar North director, discusses his work on GTA, his new game Plentiful inspired by god games, and shares insights on the development and future of the GTA series, including setting, gameplay, and technological advancements. He emphasizes the importance of quality over speed, the series' cultural impact, and the challenges of innovation within the franchise.
The IWGB union has filed legal claims against Rockstar Games in the UK, accusing the company of unlawfully firing over 30 unionizing workers and engaging in union busting tactics, following their termination over alleged misconduct related to trade secrets. The union claims Rockstar's actions violate UK law and are part of a broader effort to suppress unionization efforts among employees.
The delay of GTA VI has become a political issue in Poland, with a parliament member humorously calling it a 'huge scandal' during a session, highlighting the game's high anticipation and recent postponement from 2025 to November 2026 by Rockstar Games.
Rockstar Games delayed GTA VI and fired 31 employees, allegedly for sharing confidential information, amid accusations from a UK union of union-busting after the layoffs. Rockstar denies the union-busting claims, stating the firings were due to breaches of confidentiality, highlighting ongoing tensions around unionization in the gaming industry.
Rockstar Games fired 30-40 employees in the UK and Canada for leaking company secrets in a forum, denying union-busting claims amid ongoing union efforts and security concerns related to GTA VI.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the GTA series focuses on American cities because of the country's inherent Americana and larger-than-life characters, which are central to the game's satirical portrayal of society. The franchise has historically used American settings like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, and the upcoming GTA VI is delayed until 2026, launching on new consoles and later on PC.