The gaming world is holding its breath once again as Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, is set to host its next quarterly earnings call on May 15, 2025 a date that could bring long-awaited clarity (or further anxiety) about the release of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Release Window 

Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently slated for a Fall 2025 release, but Rockstar’s ongoing silence since the debut trailer has fans bracing for a possible delay into 2026. It’s now been over 500 days since the game was officially revealed on December 4, 2023, with zero follow-up trailers, screenshots, or major updates since then. For comparison, Rockstar dropped screenshots for Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA V within 253 days of their initial reveals.

This radio silence has sparked a flurry of speculation online, with some believing that the lack of updates signals development trouble or an inevitable pushback into next year. But all eyes are now on Take-Two’s upcoming call, which is widely expected to either reaffirm the current release window or drop the bombshell fans have been dreading.

Take-Two's CEO Hints at the Strategy

Despite Rockstar's hush-hush approach, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has occasionally teased tidbits about GTA 6’s development and marketing strategy. Zelnick recently stated that, unlike other studios that unveil release schedules years ahead of time, Rockstar prefers to keep things under wraps and ramp up marketing closer to launch.

“Many companies announce games years in advance. We found that it's more effective to provide marketing materials relatively close to the release window,” Zelnick said. This might explain the prolonged silence, but it hasn't eased fan concerns.

Delay or Hype

While some are interpreting the lack of information as a red flag, others argue it's simply part of Rockstar’s proven hype-building formula. Still, this strategy has put the gaming industry in limbo, with reports indicating that other major publishers are considering delaying their own titles to avoid launching near GTA 6 a game poised to dominate the charts upon release. If GTA 6 does get delayed, May 15 is the most likely date for that announcement to drop. However, given past earnings calls where Take-Two reaffirmed the Fall 2025 window, fans can still cling to some hope.

What to Watch for on May 15

As the earnings call approaches, here’s what GTA fans should keep an eye on:

• Confirmation (or delay) of the Fall 2025 release window
• Updated sales forecasts that could hint at launch timing
• Any fresh comments from Zelnick regarding Rockstar’s marketing timeline