Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, is confident that GTA 6 will be released on May 26, 2026, without further delays. While he emphasizes the importance of quality and that Rockstar aims for "perfection," he notes that expectations should not be overly set. The game was initially expected in fall 2025 but was pushed back to provide more development time. Zelnick highlighted that, in addition to GTA 6, Rockstar is working on multiple other projects, including remasters of GTA 4 and the Red Dead Redemption II ports for newer consoles. The anticipated success of GTA 6 could lead to significant sales, potentially around 40 million in its first year, creating additional sales opportunities when it later launches on PC. The delay has raised concerns for the gaming market, which is hoping for a turnaround that many had pegged on GTA 6‘s release in 2025. However, other major titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 are expected to launch this year.
