Exciting news for gamers as Rockstar Games has officially announced that ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is set for release in the fall of 2025. This announcement came as part of the fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2024 earnings report from Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, which revealed a $2.9 billion loss for the Jan. 1-March 31 period.
Take-Two Interactive had initially projected a much smaller loss for the quarter, between $170 million to $153 million. However, the reported loss of $2.9 billion included various expenses such as a $2.18 billion goodwill charge, a $304.3 million hit for acquisition-related expenses, and restructuring costs of $93.3 million.
CEO Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive stated that the specific release date for ‘GTA VI’ is set for Fall 2025, with no further details provided at this time. Zelnick mentioned that any future announcements regarding the game will come directly from Rockstar Games.
The trailer for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ garnered record-breaking viewership on YouTube upon its release in December, underscoring the immense anticipation for the title, especially considering it has been over a decade since the launch of ‘GTA V.’
Zelnick addressed recent layoffs within the company and the gaming industry as a whole, expressing confidence that further cuts are not anticipated. He highlighted the company’s commitment to creativity, efficiency, and innovation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong foundation in terms of efficiency.
Furthermore, Take-Two Interactive is on track to finalize its acquisition of Gearbox, the developer behind popular franchises like ‘Borderlands’ and ‘Tiny Tina’s Wonderland,’ which will be brought under the umbrella of 2K, the publisher of these titles.
