Anticipated GTA 6 Release Creates Uncertainty Across Gaming Industry

Rockstar's 2025 target for Grand Theft Auto 6 has publishers delaying their own announcements, wary of competing with the blockbuster title.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is tentatively set for a Fall 2025 release, but Rockstar's history of delays has led to speculation about a potential slip to 2026.
The game is expected to be a cultural and financial phenomenon, potentially surpassing the record-breaking $9 billion revenue of its predecessor, GTA 5.
Competing publishers are reportedly holding off on announcing release dates for their own titles to avoid clashing with GTA 6's launch window.
Rockstar's development includes a significant online mode aimed at generating long-term revenue, similar to the success of GTA Online.
Fans continue to await updates, with rumors of a second trailer and a confirmed release date still unaddressed by Rockstar over a year after the first trailer debuted.