The release date for “Borderlands 4” is locked in, and it might just give us a clue about when “GTA 6” is dropping. Publisher Take-Two Interactive has made it clear they don’t like dropping major games too close together. Could this mean Rockstar’s highly anticipated open-world title is getting pushed back?
When’s GTA 6 Dropping? New Clues from Borderlands 4
GTA fans have been waiting forever, and Rockstar still ain’t spilling the exact release date. All we officially know is Fall 2025. But now, the announcement of Borderlands 4 is stirring up fresh speculation.
Gearbox has confirmed: Borderlands 4 launches on September 23, 2025. And since Take-Two doesn’t like crowding its own games too close together, the big question is: When’s GTA 6 actually landing?
Take-Two’s Strategy: Space Out the Big Drops
Take-Two Interactive’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, already made it clear that they’re not about stacking blockbuster releases too close. He put it like this:
“I think it’s safe to say that neither we nor anyone else would pile up massive releases unnecessarily.”
Translation? They’re leaving some breathing room between games. An October launch for GTA 6? Probably not happening. A later release, maybe late November or early December, sounds way more likely.
Over on Reddit, GTA fans are buzzing with theories. The hot take? GTA 6 is gonna drop either late November or early December. User prime-time-814 puts it this way:
“Dropping it in late November or early December would be a smart move—keeps all the attention on GTA 6 and takes full advantage of holiday sales.”
Some of the top predictions for the GTA 6 release date:
- November 27, 2025 – A Thursday, which is a solid launch day
- December 4, 2025 – Right in the middle of holiday shopping madness
Black Friday Could Be a Game-Changer
Another key factor? Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28. Imagine Rockstar launching GTA 6 right before or after—next-level marketing genius. Cheaper PS5s and Xbox consoles could give the game’s sales an extra boost.
October? Nah. The smarter bet is late November or early December 2025. Rockstar’s staying tight-lipped for now, but the signs are pointing toward a holiday season launch.
So yeah, we’re all still stuck waiting—but at least the puzzle pieces are coming together. What do you think? What’s your best guess for GTA 6’s drop date?
