GTA VI Release Date Confirmed for Fall 2025, Rockstar Promises “Next-Level Open World”

After months of speculation and fervent fan theories, Rockstar Games has finally confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will officially launch in Fall 2025. The announcement came during Take-Two Interactive’s quarterly earnings call, putting to rest the swirling rumors around delays and development hurdles.

According to Rockstar, GTA VI will represent the “next level of open-world immersion,” with a new engine designed to push realism, interactivity, and environmental detail beyond any previous title in the series. Set in the fictional state of Leonida — heavily inspired by Florida — the game will revisit Vice City and introduce surrounding regions teeming with dynamic events, fully simulated NPC ecosystems, and a storyline that focuses on two protagonists, Lucia and Jason, in a modern-day crime saga.

Sam Houser, Rockstar’s co-founder, described the game as the studio’s most “ambitious and technically advanced project to date,” emphasizing that the team is focused on quality and aiming to meet — and exceed — expectations that come with a Grand Theft Auto title. “We know the world is watching,” Houser stated. “We want this to be a defining moment not just for Rockstar, but for open-world gaming as a whole.”

Fan reactions have been broadly positive, with communities buzzing over the staggering detail shown in last December’s reveal trailer, which shattered YouTube records in under 24 hours. Despite some disappointment over the wait until 2025, many fans have expressed excitement over Rockstar taking the extra time to polish the game.

Internal reports suggest Rockstar is nearing completion of key development milestones and has recently ramped up internal playtesting. While a specific launch day has not been revealed, sources indicate the studio is aiming for a late September to early October window, aligning with past Rockstar releases like Red Dead Redemption 2.

With anticipation now crystallized into a confirmed timeline, all eyes will remain on Rockstar over the next year as they prepare to deliver one of the most highly awaited games of the decade.