The unveiling of the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has shattered records, amassing an impressive 85 million views on YouTube in a mere 22 hours after its release. (Photo: Rockstar Games)
Get ready, gamers! Grand Theft Auto VI is set to hit the shelves in the fall of 2025. Take-Two recently provided insight into the game's anticipated release during its earnings report, alongside the exciting news that GTA V has surpassed 200 million in sales.
GTA VI's Release
Take-Two Interactive has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will be released in the fall of 2025. This update was provided in the company's Q4 2024 earnings report, narrowing down the previously broad release window of the 2025 calendar year.
Alongside this announcement, Take-Two revealed that Grand Theft Auto V has achieved a remarkable milestone: sales have reached 200 million copies.
Sources close to Rockstar's development of GTA 6 previously revealed that the game is aiming for a Spring 2025 release. With Spring spanning nearly four months, the exact timing of the game's debut remains unclear.
Rockstar released the highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI last December after wiping all posts from its Instagram account, sparking speculation that it was preparing for the official reveal.
The trailer, dubbed "Trailer 1," provided substantial insights into the forthcoming game, showcasing its new engine and enhancements in quality, gameplay, and more.
Unveiling GTA VI Trailer
Rockstar unveiled Lucia, the first female protagonist in the Grand Theft Auto series, who appears to follow the familiar GTA narrative of being recently released from prison.
Set in Vice City, the game's fictional version of Miami, FL, GTA VI will focus on two main characters, unlike GTA V, which featured three protagonists.
The debut trailer achieved an impressive 85 million views within its first 24 hours, breaking YouTube records and surpassing MrBeast's previous milestone.
The overwhelming response to the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer underscores the immense anticipation for Rockstar's upcoming release. The game has been eagerly awaited for over a decade, with the previous installment launching in 2013.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16 to announce plans to reduce its workforce by up to five percent. The layoffs are expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
According to the company, these measures include streamlining the organizational structure, cutting several development projects, and reducing future hiring needs. These steps are part of a board-approved cost-reduction strategy outlined in the filing.
As Take-Two Interactive enters Fiscal 2025 with strong momentum, the company projects Net Bookings between $5.55 billion and $5.65 billion. This forecast includes a more specific release window for Grand Theft Auto VI, now set for Fall 2025, narrowing down from the previously broader Calendar 2025.
Take-Two Interactive expressed confidence that Rockstar Games will deliver an outstanding entertainment experience, with heightened expectations for the game's commercial success.
