The dominos are lined up for GTA 6 as Take-Two's other big crime adventure gets an August release date – leading fans to think Rockstar's game is a shoo-in for OctoberTech14:58, 11 Apr 2025Updated 14:58, 11 Apr 2025Could Mafia's date indicate the stars are aligning for GTA 6?(Image: Take-Two)Grand Theft Auto 6 is still coming this year, and despite developer Rockstar Games going silent about the biggest game of 2025, it seems that's all part of the plan according to publisher Take-Two's CEO.With the company expected to launch several high-profile games this year, it's made no secret of the fact it's wanted to stagger releases to avoid cannibalizing its own success.‌Article continues belowAfter an earnings call confirmed GTA 6 should arrive in 2025, Take-Two put a release date of September 23 on Borderlands 4 back in February.Now that we're in April, the company has revealed another big release date, this time for Mafia: The Old Country, which seemingly opens the way for an October release date for GTA 6.Expect a more grounded crime story(Image: Take-Two)‌Mafia: The Old Country is another hotly-anticipated Take-Two game and marks the first entry since 2016's Mafia III.Early today, a blog post which was seemingly published a little too soon (and has since been deleted), said that the title will launch on August 8."Mafia: The Old Country is available August 8, 2025. Pre-order now for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and stay tuned to the official Mafia website for more information," it read.‌Previously, Take-Two had said Mafia: The Old Country would debut in 2025, so this is the first confirmation of the release date – a month and a half ahead of Borderlands 4.In fact, the game's Steam Page still points to 2025, without mentioning a date.Mafia: The Old Country looks fantastic(Image: Take-Two)‌If Take-Two really wants to give each of its titles breathing room, then there's a good chance GTA 6 will be targeting an October or November release date.While some are fearful of a delay, Rockstar Games has a history of ramping up marketing when it's good and ready. With that in mind, we'd expect news very soon.Article continues belowFor more on GTA 6, check out why Rockstar Games might follow a Nintendo-set precedent for its pricing, and how other publishers are scrambling to clear the game's inevitable 'blast zone'.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.