Take-Two’s upcoming earnings call on May 15 at 4:30pm ET (9:30pm BST/1:30pm PT) is expected to bring news about GTA 6’s release timeline. According to reporting from Jake Brigstock at Indy100, this call should include an official statement regarding the game’s planned Q4 2025 release window.
Investors and fans alike will learn if the highly anticipated title remains on schedule through documentation that becomes publicly available just before these earnings calls begin.
Former Rockstar Dev’s Warning
Adding to the speculation is recent information from Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar Games Technical Director who worked on GTA 4 and San Andreas. Vermeij shared that the decision to delay GTA 5 came only about four months before its original launch date, explaining that Rockstar typically can’t determine if they’ll meet their target until relatively close to release.
This revelation makes me wonder if the upcoming “update” might actually involve a delay announcement. With only around six months remaining in the year by the time of Take-Two’s earnings call, the timing feels concerning.
Managing Expectations
I believe it’s wise for fans to prepare themselves for potentially disappointing news. While I’m not suggesting we should panic about a delay, the circumstances do suggest we should approach Take-Two’s upcoming statement with measured expectations.
The game development industry often faces unforeseen challenges, and Rockstar Games has historically prioritized quality over meeting initial release windows. If history is any indication, we might need to adjust our expectations for when we’ll finally get our hands on GTA 6.
