New GTA 6 Release Window Revealed (& The 11-Year Wait May Finally End Soon)

After over eleven years of waiting since Grand Theft Auto 5 was released, the next installment in the series may be on the horizon as Grand Theft Auto 6 receives a release window. The sequel will bring Rockstar’s open-world video game series into the 2020s and back to Vice City, as a criminal couple embarks on a new journey in the fictional US state of Leonida. Development can be traced back to 2018, with Grand Theft Auto 6‘s first trailer released in December 2023 to record-setting viewership across social media.

Recently, video game journalist Geoff Keighley unveiled a new release window for the long-awaited game through his personal X account. During Rockstar parent company Take Two Interactive’s most recent earnings call, Keighley revealed that they hope to release Grand Theft Auto 6 within the “fall of calendar 2025.“ As such, Grand Theft Auto 6 may finally be in gamer’s hands between late September 2025 and December 2025.

What Does Take Two’s Release Window Mean For The Future Of Grand Theft Auto 6

Promotion Could Pick Up With Roughly A Year Until Release

With this latest update, audiences may be excited as Grand Theft Auto 6 has seemingly set itself up as one of the games to look out for in 2025. Furthermore, with Take Two acknowledging a release window, some gamers may be curious if they could see the title’s promotion cycle pick up steam, especially with Keighley’s comment and him set to unveil a showcase of new titles and trailers for existing games during The Games Awards on December 13. While not a dedicated broadcast solely focused on reveals, a new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer would be a highlight of the stream.

However, despite a window being given, there is still plenty of speculation to be made about when Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released exactly. With much long-built anticipation surrounding the game, the title could be a perfect release for the holiday season, meaning a November/December release would fit best.

Our Thoughts On Grand Theft Auto 6’s Release Window

Eleven Years Of Waiting May Be Drawing To Its End

Grand Theft Auto 6 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated video games of the modern era, especially after its predecessor has seen a release across multiple generations with mixed results. The multiple re-releases of Grand Theft Auto 5 and the controversial launch of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Collection have left the fandom frustrated and eager to see a new title to revitalize the franchise.

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As such, Take Two’s announcement is a long-awaited light at the end of the tunnel for many fans. Though a pushback could happen as video game development can be unpredictable and require some delays when necessary, the publisher’s confident statement about Grand Theft Auto 6‘s arrival does suggest that development is nearing its final stretch.

Source: Geoff Keighley/ Twitter

Grand Theft Auto VI is an installment in Rockstar Games’ wildly successful franchise. Set in a new location after the events of Grand Theft Auto V, VI will see players arrive in a new sprawling city where they can explore the world they want while completing various story and side quests while taking whatever vehicles players desire.

Platform(s)

PS5 , Xbox Series X|S

Released

2025-00-00

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

Rockstar Advanced Game Engine

ESRB

X|S Optimized

yes

Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

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