Grand Theft Auto 6 Won’t Launch Before April 2025, Take-Two’s Revised Fiscal Outlook Suggests

Following the exhilarating announcement in December, the gaming community has been buzzing with excitement over Grand Theft Auto 6, which is poised for a 2025 debut. However, recent insights from Take-Two Interactive's latest fiscal quarter report suggest the game's release might be pushed back to the latter part of the year, possibly not before April 2025.

Drawing from the revised forecast by Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, expectations for net bookings during fiscal year 2024/25 have been adjusted to $7 billion, a decrease from the previously anticipated $8 billion. This adjustment has led analysts Nick McKay and Michael Pachter from Wedbush Securities to infer that Grand Theft Auto 6’s arrival might be slated for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025.

The shift in projected bookings has convinced analysts that the game’s release within the next fiscal year is unlikely, although there remains confidence that it won't extend beyond calendar year 2025. They predict that, while an earlier release was anticipated, the revised forecast suggests a later launch in 2025 is now more plausible.

In response to inquiries about the scheduling for Grand Theft Auto 6, Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, highlighted Rockstar Games' commitment to delivering a product that meets their high standards for perfection. He emphasized that the release timing would ensure the game reaches its creative potential and delivers an optimized experience for players.

Upon its release, Grand Theft Auto 6 will be available for play on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms, joining its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 5, which has achieved remarkable worldwide sales, reaching 195 million units as of the end of December.

As the gaming community holds its breath for the next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto saga, the dedication to quality and creative excellence by Rockstar Games promises an installment worth waiting for.