Rockstar Games confirms Fall 2025 GTA VI release amid unofficial pre-order warnings

Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, have confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) remains on schedule for a Fall 2025 release. Despite the global anticipation, the developer has not yet opened official pre-orders, leading to a surge in unauthorized third-party listings and potential phishing scams targeting consumers in the UAE and abroad. Release Timeline and Platform Support Take-Two Interactive narrowed the launch window during its May 2024 earnings call, specifying that the title will debut between September and November 2025. At launch, the game will be available exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A PC version has not been assigned a release date, following Rockstar’s historical trend of delayed Windows ports. Retail prices for the standard edition are expected to start at $69.99 (approximately Dh257), though special editions could exceed $100. Risks of Unofficial Pre-orders Cybersecurity analysts have identified multiple websites and social media advertisements claiming to offer "early bird" pre-orders or beta access. Rockstar Games has explicitly stated that official purchases will only be available through the Rockstar Games…