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There are false rumors suggesting that 'Grand Theft Auto VI' has been delayed, but the game is still scheduled for release this fall, and the news highlights the importance of verifying information in gaming news.
Take-Two Interactive has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to November 2026 to allow Rockstar Games more time to polish the game, causing a 7% drop in its shares despite strong quarterly financial results.
Take-Two's stock dropped 7% after announcing the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to November 2026, citing the need for additional polish. Despite the delay, the company reported strong revenue growth of 33% to $1.96 billion and raised its fiscal year bookings outlook, driven by successful titles like NBA 2K26 and Red Dead Redemption 2. The delay has not impacted the company's overall positive financial outlook.
Reports of a delay for Grand Theft Auto VI have sparked exaggerated concerns within the gaming community, prompting discussions and speculations about the highly anticipated game's release.
Rockstar's highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI may face a delay from its early 2025 target to late 2025 or even early 2026 due to production falling behind. The company is reportedly mandating a full-time return to the office for employees to ensure security and quality-assurance, raising concerns about potential crunch-heavy work hours. Despite limited official information, the game is set to take place in the state of Leonida and is expected to launch on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 in 2025, but uncertainty looms over whether this release date will hold.
Leaked gameplay footage of a strip club from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI has surfaced online, taken from an early build of the game. Despite being from an early version, the footage has caused a stir on social media. The highly anticipated game is set to be released in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Rockstar Games has finally allowed players to drive the indestructible train in GTA Online, 11 years after the game's release, as part of the latest update, The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid. This specific mission in the update lets players take on corrupt cops and a drug-peddling cartel, with the highlight being the opportunity to steal and drive the train to sneak into the Cluckin’ Bell factory. While this update doesn't add open-world train driving, it has sparked curiosity about the possibility of it becoming a permanent feature in the future, possibly in Grand Theft Auto 6.
Rockstar Games, a division of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., is requiring employees to return to the office five days a week starting in April as they enter the final stages of developing Grand Theft Auto VI, citing productivity and security reasons following leaks of early game footage. The decision contrasts with the trend of remote work in other industries and has sparked controversy in the video game industry, known for its decentralized workforce and recent successful remote game developments.
Take-Two Interactive plans a 'significant' cost reduction but no layoffs, with "Grand Theft Auto VI" slated for a general 2025 release, while Ubisoft confirms "Assassin’s Creed Codename Red" for release before March 2025 and "Star Wars Outlaws" by year-end. Sales of "Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR" were disappointing, leading to reduced VR investment, and the delayed release of "Homeworld 3" to May.
An 18-year-old hacker with acute autism, Arion Kurtaj, has been sentenced to an indefinite period at a hospital in the UK for his involvement in hacking Rockstar Games, the company behind the Grand Theft Auto series. Kurtaj, part of a cybercriminal group called Lapsus$, managed to hack into Rockstar using his smartphone, an Amazon Firestick, and the TV in his hotel room while under police protection at a Travelodge hotel. Due to his skill set and continued hacking activities while on parole, the judge deemed him a risk and sentenced him to the hospital until doctors determine he is no longer a danger.
Arion Kurtaj, an 18-year-old member of the Lapsus$ cybercrime group, has been sentenced indefinitely to a "secure hospital" by a UK judge. Kurtaj, who leaked assets associated with the upcoming video game Grand Theft Auto VI, is considered a high-risk individual due to his abilities and desire to commit cybercrime. He will remain in the secure hospital unless doctors determine he no longer poses a danger. Another 17-year-old Lapsus$ member involved in breaching tech giants NVIDIA and BT/EE has been sentenced to a Youth Rehabilitation Order. Lapsus$ has previously claimed responsibility for high-profile cyberattacks and data breaches.
Rockstar Games has announced that non-player characters (NPCs) in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI will have the ability to feel real sensations such as pain, fear, and loss. Using cutting-edge AI technology, the NPCs will respond realistically to actions taken by players, experiencing the consequences of theft, violence, and more. The goal is to create a highly immersive gaming experience, although the initial AI was scaled back due to the NPCs becoming too depressed.
Lawrence Sullivan, also known as the "Florida Joker" due to his resemblance to DC Comics' villain, The Joker, is threatening to sue Rockstar Games, the maker of Grand Theft Auto VI, claiming that they used his likeness for a character in the game. Sullivan's mugshot went viral in 2017, and he believes that the character in the game was inspired by his appearance. He has demanded nearly two million dollars from the company. This is not the first time Rockstar Games has faced such allegations, as Lindsay Lohan previously sued the company for using her image without permission in GTA V, but her case was dismissed in 2016. Rockstar Games has not yet responded to the situation.
Lawrence Patrick Sullivan, known as the Florida Joker, claims that his likeness was used without permission in the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and is demanding compensation of "a mil or two." Sullivan, whose facial tattoos and appearance resemble the Joker character, has posted videos on TikTok accusing Rockstar Games of profiting from his image. The viral mugshot model gained attention in 2017 after being arrested for aiming a gun at passing vehicles. Rockstar Games has not yet responded to Sullivan's allegations.
In tech news this week, Google faced backlash for faking a demo of its new AI model, Gemini, and distributing offensive notebooks to Black summit attendees. Defense startup Anduril unveiled a fighter jet weapon called Roadrunner, while genetic testing company 23andMe revealed that 6.9 million users had their personal data exposed in a recent hack. The highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI went viral, breaking YouTube records, and thousands of patient records were leaked due to security weaknesses in a medical imaging standard. Meta launched a new AI-powered image generator, Spotify announced job cuts, and autonomous truck startup TuSimple is exiting the U.S. market.