Take-Two has announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. This could influence the release date of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Release of Borderlands 4 and GTA 6 Timing
Recently, Rockstar confirmed that GTA 6 will launch in the fall of 2025. However, it is unlikely that it will happen in the same month as Borderlands 4's release. It's possible that the launch of GTA 6 could be pushed to the end of the year or even the next year. Take-Two, which owns the Gearbox studio responsible for Borderlands 4, aims to avoid competition between its major projects.
Company's Approach to Release Planning
According to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, the company plans release dates to prevent the cannibalization of its games. He noted that 'if you’re giving consumers hits, they tend to be interested in pursuing other hits.' Zelnick stated that the company uses strategic planning for release timing to give players enough time to enjoy a game before moving on to the next.
Situation with Borderlands 4 and GTA 6 Forecasts
Zelnick avoided making definite statements about GTA 6's 2025 release, acknowledging the potential for delays. Meanwhile, despite the failure of the Borderlands movie, interest in the franchise remains strong, which Zelnick believes positively impacts past game sales.
Players are likely to wait a bit after Borderlands 4’s release before GTA 6 appears. The delay in announcing GTA 6's 2025 release date could result in it being pushed to 2026.
