GTA 6 Release Date Might’ve Just Leaked? Here’s What We Know

Highlights

• The GTA 6 potential release window was officially set for Autumn 2025.
• A new leak suggests October or November as the most likely launch period to avoid overlap with other big games.
• Rockstar has yet to officially announce the exact release date.

Caption – Do we finally have an update on when GTA 6 is launching? (Image credit – Rockstar Games)

Rockstar Games has been at work for years on what’s easily one of the most anticipated games ever – Grand Theft Auto 6. Its first trailer dropped at the end of 2023 and smashed multiple world records. But so far, Rockstar hasn’t confirmed the exact launch date for the game.

The wait for the game has turned into a popular meme online while we are all waiting. But not to give everyone any hope, a new leak might have given us a clue about when GTA 6 could finally arrive. Here’s what we know.

So, when is GTA 6 launching?

The only official word we’ve had is that GTA 6 is set to release sometime in Autumn 2025. But that’s a pretty wide window. Thanks to a fresh leak, we might now be able to narrow it down a bit.

Here’s what happened – Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive is also working on another game called Mafia: The Old Country. Its launch date was recently leaked on Steam, a popular online gaming platform. According to the leak, Mafia: The Old Country is expected to release on August 8, 2025.

Now, this is where things get interesting. Big-budget games (AAA titles) usually try not to launch too close to each other to avoid competing for attention and sales. In September 2025, both Borderlands 4 and NBA 2K26 are set to drop. So, with August and September already looking packed, October or November starts to look like the most likely launch window for GTA 6.

That timing would make sense as it fits the official Autumn 2025 window, gives GTA 6 plenty of space to dominate the holiday season, and also makes it eligible for The Game Awards, which typically happen in December.

Of course, nothing’s confirmed yet and all of this is still speculation for now. But if the leak is anything to go by, we might be playing GTA 6 sooner than expected.

FAQs

Q1. When is the official release window for GTA 6?

Answer. Rockstar Games has stated that GTA 6 is set to launch sometime in Autumn 2025.

Q2. What are the rumoured launch months for GTA 6?

Answer. Based on leaks, October or November 2025 seem likely, aligning with the holiday season and avoiding competition from other AAA game launches.

Q3.Why is the rumoured timing significant for GTA 6’s release?

Answer. A late 2025 launch would allow GTA 6 to dominate the holiday season, fit into the official release window, and be eligible for The Game Awards in December.

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