GTA 6 release in 2025 not certain: Ex-Rockstar developer gives insights

GTA 6 is scheduled to be released in fall 2025. A former Rockstar employee has revealed why a delay is still possible.

New York, USA – The hype around GTA 6 will probably be higher than for any other game. Rumors about the new “Rockstar Games” game have been circulating on the Internet for years. At the end of 2024, the first trailer was finally released, along with a release date: fall 2025. But rumors and reports about a potential delay keep cropping up. A former Rockstar employee has now explained why this is not at all unlikely.

GTA 6 release in 2025 is not set in stone

Postponement still possible: Obbe Vermeij is a veteran of the gaming industry who worked at Rockstar Games for 14 years and has worked on titles such as GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas. Now he has spoken out about the current developments surrounding GTA 6. On X he expressed his concern about a possible later release date than previously planned. Vermeij, who has experienced the development of numerous GTA games first hand, said the following:

He explained that the decision to delay GTA 4 came just 4 months before release. This means that Rockstar will not know until May 2025 whether a release of GTA 6 in that year is realistic, according to Vermeij. Due to the lack of competition and the longevity of the game, the studio is in no rush to release GTA 6. Much more attention is being paid to ensuring that the game meets the high standards.

Still unchanged: So far, the GTA 6 release in autumn 2025 has not changed. A well-known leaker has specifically asked a few Rockstar employees about this. No matter when the game is released, players will be able to play it on Sony’s new PS5 Pro. However, you should temper your expectations when it comes to graphics and frames: Despite fresh power: According to experts, PS5 Pro falls to its knees with GTA6 – 4K & 60fps is probably a pipe dream