Fake Game Informer report sparks false GTA 6 October release rumors as fans push back

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 27, 2025, 01:47 IST

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A recent tweet falsely claimed that Game Informer reported an October 2025 release date for GTA 6, causing disappointment among fans. The rumor was quickly debunked, with no such update found on Game Informer’s website. Fans have grown tired of the persistent misinformation and are demanding source verification before spreading such rumors.

Fake Game Informer report sparks false GTA 6 October release rumors as fans push back

Source: Rockstar Games

The internet is once again flooded with misinformation about GTA 6. A recent tweet falsely claimed that Game Informer reported an October 2025 release date for the highly anticipated game. However, fans quickly debunked the rumor after checking Game Informer’s website and finding no such update. Disappointment is growing as false news continues to spread, and fans are no longer staying silent.

Widespread false rumors continue to circulate about the release date of GTA 6

After the disappointment of the March 25 trailer 2 rumors, a new false rumor circulated that Game Informer had confirmed the October release for GTA 6. The post went viral as many perceived it to be true. There is no such report on Game Informer's website or any official Rockstar source.

This is only the most recent in a string of bogus leaks and unfounded rumors about GTA 6. Since the original trailer in December of 2023, speculation has been rampant. As Rockstar keeps quiet on the next trailer or official release date, misinformation keeps spreading through social media. Most fans are convinced these hoaxes are made just for the sake of creating engagement, infuriating those who eagerly await legitimate updates.

Fans push back against misinformation as false reports continue to spread

As the fake Game Informer report spread, many fans took to social media to expose the false claim, openly calling it out as misinformation. Here are some of the best reactions:
A fan commented "It’s TBA, enough of the clickbait 🤡 nobody is falling for it"

Another wrote "The only thing breaking is your jaw if you keep on posting BS."

A fan addressed the rumor, saying “I’m on Game Informer’s site right now and nothing remotely close to this has been posted.”

Also, “No. This is misleading. Nowhere does it say this. GTA VI is in the list of games ‘to be announced.’” posted by another user.
These remarks are an expression of the exasperation of a fan base that has become fed up with false posts and unfounded rumors. With so much hype surrounding GTA 6, people are now calling for individuals to check sources before posting such rumors.
The false Game Informer report is just another indication of how misinformation spreads so fast on the internet. With Rockstar remaining quiet, rumors will continue to pop up. Fans are fighting back harder than ever before, not falling for the false rumors. Until Rockstar releases an official statement, the true GTA 6 release date is unknown.
Also Read: GTA fans left frustrated as March 25 GTA 6 trailer 2 rumor falls flat

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