Rockstar Games has made a surprising announcement about the release of its highly anticipated game, Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). Even though a specific release date for the game hadn’t been revealed yet, Rockstar has decided to delay it. The reason behind this unexpected move is tied to a very interesting reason that has caught the attention of gamers everywhere.
According to Abe Riffle, the CEO of Rockstar Games, the delay was necessary to avoid competing directly with GTA 6. In an exclusive interview with Game Rant, Riffle shared that releasing another game near GTA 6 would have been too risky, as it could have overshadowed the other titles. This decision means that Grand Theft Auto 6 will now be launched in 2026, giving the 2025 release year exclusively to GTA 6.
This delay is not only significant for Rockstar Games but also for the entire video game industry. In fact, it’s been reported that other big game publishers are adjusting their release schedules around the expected launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. Many game studios are hesitant to release their games near GTA 6 because it’s expected to take up a lot of players’ time, potentially affecting sales for other games.
For example, Microsoft’s highly anticipated Fable has moved out of the fall season. This move is believed to be a precautionary measure to avoid releasing at the same time as GTA 6. The developers are likely aware that releasing a game close to GTA 6 could hurt its performance, as GTA 6 will likely dominate the gaming world for a long time.
While not much is known about Grand Theft Auto 6 itself, there’s a lot of excitement building. The first trailer for the game revealed some important details, including the fact that there will be two main characters. This hints that, like Grand Theft Auto 5, GTA 6 may feature multiple protagonists. The trailer also showcased the high level of graphic detail and criminal action that fans expect from the series.
Rockstar Games is expected to be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
One major question that remains is whether GTA 6 will continue the hugely successful GTA Online feature, which was a major hit in Grand Theft Auto 5. Players are hoping for more multiplayer action, given the popularity and financial success of GTA Online.
For now, gamers will have to wait a little longer to play Grand Theft Auto 6, but the delay has given them more time to enjoy other games while waiting for the highly anticipated release.