Fans of the Grand Theft Auto series have been eagerly awaiting the release of GTA IV since it was announced. Initially, all that was known was a general release window of 2025, leading to much speculation and hope for an early 2025 launch. Recently, Take-Two Interactive, the game’s publisher, provided clarity in their financial report, officially setting the release date for autumn 2025.
Dispelling Delay Rumors
Earlier this year, rumors circulated that the game’s release might be pushed to 2026 due to development delays. However, Take-Two’s report confidently refuted these rumors, stating, “Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously set time frame of calendar year 2025 to fall 2025 for GTA 6. We are very confident that Rockstar Games will deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience and our expectations for the title’s commercial significance continue to rise.” While a delay is still a remote possibility, the focus remains on the autumn 2025 timeline.
PC Version: Not at Launch, But It’s Coming
The initial excitement for GTA6 was tempered by the absence of a PC version announcement in the first trailer, released last December. This omission led to speculation about whether the game would be available for PC gamers at all. Fortunately, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, addressed these concerns during the TD Cowen conference. Zelnick assured fans that while the PC version was not mentioned initially, it doesn’t mean it won’t happen. “Rockstar follows a platform strategy we’ve seen before. They will make further announcements in due course,” he explained.
Rockstar’s History of Delayed PC Releases
Historically, Rockstar Games has released PC versions of their titles after the console versions. Both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 followed this pattern, with PC releases coming at least a year later. This trend is expected to continue with GTA 6, so PC gamers should be prepared for a wait beyond the autumn 2025 console launch.
Pricing and Next-Gen Console Speculation
There is also buzz about the potential price of GTA IV, with some rumors suggesting it could be higher than the typical AAA game, possibly exceeding 80 euros. In addition, there are ongoing speculations about the release of upgraded versions of the PS5 and Xbox consoles, which may be timed to coincide with GTA 6. This suggests that Rockstar Games could be optimizing the game to run even better on these new platforms.
In summary, GTA 6 is slated for an autumn 2025 release on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, with a PC version to follow at a later date. Despite some initial concerns and speculation, fans can look forward to another blockbuster entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.
