Summary
Those hoping to pick upGrand Theft Auto VIat launch through a subscription service may be disappointed to discover that won’t be possible. With Day One releases on Xbox Game Pass becoming so common among many developers and publishers, it stands to reason that some would speculate on how Rockstar is approaching the distribution of its upcoming open-world game. Beyond Microsoft,there was also a chanceGTA VIcould be made available through the proprietaryGTA+ serviceas a means of funneling more users towards the game’s ecosystem.
That won’t be the case though as, perEurogamer, publisherTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that it will not placeGrand Theft Auto VIon a subscription servicebecause the company’s “decisions are rational.” Zelnick goes on to say that while Take-Two is aware that offering such a massive release through something like Xbox Game Pass could spark a rapid injection of players, that benefit isn’t enough to justify launching its AAA catalog through a subscription. Zelnick further noted that he believes Take-Two has “all the necessary elements” to generate big hits.
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What Do We Know About GTA VI?
Cruising The Sun Soaked Streets
One of the most anticipated games of the decade, the sixth mainline entry in theGrand Theft Autoseries returns to a locale that veterans will undoubtedly appreciate: Vice City. A fictionalized take on Miami, the city is known for being the backdrop of the belovedGTA: Vice City, but while that game took place in the 1980s,GTA VIis going a more modern route. With a story that focuses on what appears to bea Bonnie and Clyde-esque relationship,players can look forward to what will likely be the most detailed, immersive open-world game yet.
As a series first,GTA VIwill sport a female protagonist named Lucia, and while her role in the story has yet to be fully confirmed, rumors abound that thecharacter-swapping system ofGTA Vwill make a grand return. Aside from these scarce details, virtually nothing else is known about the project. The teaser highlighted some impressive animations and visuals and while many claimed it was mostly pre-rendered cinematic footage,Rockstar clarified that much of what was seen in the trailer was gameplay.
A solid release date forGrand Theft Auto VIhas yet to be locked in but Take-Two has confirmed thatit will arrive in fall 2025. Releasing on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5,it’s still unknown whether the game will also come to PC in the same time frame. Rockstar hasa history of delayed PC launches, so fans will just have to see how the cards land.
