Ubisoft Shares Thoughts on Grand Theft Auto 6
Ubisoft has recently shared its thoughts on the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 and its 2025 launch window, suggesting it will be beneficial for the video game industry. If Grand Theft Auto 6 releases as planned in 2025 without any delays, it will have been 12 years since the last main series GTA game hit the market. Given the franchise’s popularity and the long wait, many are expecting GTA 6 to be one of the most significant video game releases ever.
Both the gaming industry and the broader entertainment sector are likely to be closely monitoring the GTA 6 release date. Launching a game or movie around the same time as GTA 6 could be risky, as it’s expected to dominate the market. However, not all companies are concerned about this.
During a recent investors’ call, as reported by GameSpot, Ubisoft expressed a positive outlook on the GTA 6 release in 2025. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot noted that the release of a GTA game tends to bring more players into the gaming world, which can benefit other games as well. He pointed out that historically, Ubisoft’s titles have performed well when launched around the same time as GTA games. For example, Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, released a month after Grand Theft Auto 5, was a significant commercial success for Ubisoft.
Ubisoft’s Positive Take on GTA 6’s 2025 Release Date
As of now, Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for a general fall 2025 release, and Ubisoft currently has no specific release dates for its 2025 games. However, Ubisoft typically releases major titles in the fall, so it’s likely that a significant Ubisoft game will launch around the same time as GTA 6.
Ubisoft’s 2025 game lineup won’t be revealed for some time. The company’s current focus is on its 2024 releases, which include Star Wars Outlaws on August 30, Just Dance 2025 in October, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows on November 15. There are also several mobile games in development that might debut in 2024.
Although Ubisoft hasn’t set specific 2025 release dates yet, several projects could potentially be timed to coincide with GTA 6’s launch. These projects include Anno 117: Pax Romana, one of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed titles, the Splinter Cell remake, and others.
