SUMMARY
- GTA 6 is slated to be one of the biggest video game releases of all time.
- GTA 6 is on-track to release in fiscal 2025, with no delays, according to Take Two.
Rockstar Games’ GTA 6 is without a doubt the most anticipated game as of now. Fans got the see a glimpse of the game in the official trailer which also announced a 2025 release window for the game. Additionally, PC owners will have to wait longer to play the game. The 2025 release window didn’t go well with many investors and fans as they expected a nearer release window.
GTA 6 also sets a new course by introducing a female protagonist. The trailer shows both protagonists moving around in Vice City in the infamous Bonnie and Clyde style.
Since the officially announced release window is a bit vague without an exact date, many were of the opinion that the game might come out towards the last part of 2025. However, many fans also felt that if any delay occurs due to unforeseen circumstances, the game may also come out in 2026.
GTA 6 on track to release on time
Take Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games recently concluded its earnings call. During this, the company gave a letter to shareholders accompanying the quarterly results. The letter also addressed the release window of the upcoming GTA game.
The letter to shareholders also included the company’s estimated release dates for its games, with also mentioning the much-awaited “Grand Theft Auto 6” from Rockstar Games, which has been set for a “Calendar 2025” release.
The fiscal year 2025 of the company begins on April 1, 2024, and ends on March 31, 2025. Therefore, according to current reports, GTA 6 is expected to launch sometime between April of 2025, based on purportedly long-term financial predictions.
However, Take Two’s CEO Strauss during the earnings call with analysts rejected on giving a more precise release window for the upcoming “GTA 6” beyond 2025, and added, “We’re seeking perfection and when we’ve optimized, that’s the time to release.”
Strauss further went on to say that Take Two teams are developing games at a very high rate and that the company’s pipeline is revolutionary for the upcoming year and beyond.
Take Two Interactive hit by mixed earnings results
As the global economy opened up after the pandemic, many industries have been affected by the economic slowdown. The video game industry was not immune to it. In recent years, the gaming industry has been hit by several layoffs, including some AAA studios. It also seems that Take Two Interactive has also been hit by it.
Take Two Interactive during the recent earnings call mentioned that the company is working towards reducing its costs. The company is going ahead with a major cost reduction plan due to the mixed earnings reports for October- December 2023. Nevertheless, the company’s leadership asserted that it is not aiming to reduce staff as the first plan of action is to save money.
After Take Two’s earnings call, Strauss told Variety that, “We have no current plans for layoffs.” This statement comes after Take-Two disclosed a $1.34 billion net booking loss of 54 cents per share.
