GTA 6 is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited releases in the coming years. In the financial report for the 2024 fiscal year, publisher Take-Two confirmed the release period for fall 2025. CEO Strauss Zelnick spoke about the release in an interview.
Where does the information come from? Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of GTA publisher Take-Two, spoke in an interview with the American broadcaster CNBC about the planned release of GTA 6. He admits that the gaming industry is currently having difficulties, but is certain about the time frame to be able to comply.
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GTA 6 is supposed to be an “unprecedented experience”.
What does the boss say about the release? When asked how to determine the timing of the release period, Zelnick gave some insight into the decision-making process. He explains that there are clearly measurable criteria for when a game is ready: “For example, the number of bugs in a title.”
However, a game like GTA seems to be more about “vibes” than hard facts. An “extraordinary title” for which there are “extraordinary expectations” isn’t really about bugs, says Zelnick:
“It’s about creating an experience that no one has seen before, and Rockstar Games strives for perfection in what they do.”
This answer is reminiscent of an earlier statement by Zelnick from February 2024. At that time, fans were enthusiastic about his attitude of only releasing a game when it was actually finished, i.e. when it had achieved the desired perfection.
Once again, the CEO’s statements resonate with fans. On X, formerly Twitter, users are confident:
But not everyone is willing to be lulled by Zelnick’s grandiose statements:
Zelnick’s statements clearly appeal to players who are tired of games that feel unfinished upon release and only fulfill their full potential after numerous patches. Rockstar has a reputation for pushing back its release dates, but then it really delivers.
The reactions of the fans show that the community seems to be willing to wait a little longer for a game if the gaming experience is good. However, it remains to be seen whether GTA 6 can really meet the extremely high expectations at release.
By the way, for anyone wondering how GTA 6 will stand out from its predecessor, the CEO has a clear answer: “Well, look, there’s the trailer and it broke the internet… so I recommend you if If you have a question, watch the trailer again, it’s great.” You can read what the trailer already revealed about its characters here.