Gaming Industry Braces for GTA 6's Fall 2025 Release

Major publishers are preparing to delay game launches to avoid competition with Rockstar's highly anticipated title, while uncertainty over its exact release date adds industry-wide pressure.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is officially set for a Fall 2025 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, though delays remain a possibility according to Take-Two Interactive.
At least three major publishers have reportedly developed contingency plans to delay their game releases to avoid competing with GTA 6's expected dominance in sales and player engagement.
Developers of live-service games are also planning to shift major updates away from the GTA 6 launch window, citing its potential to overshadow other content.
The lack of a confirmed release date for GTA 6 is causing logistical challenges for publishers, as a delay into 2026 could disrupt carefully adjusted schedules.
Analysts predict GTA 6 will generate $3 billion in revenue and sell 40 million copies in its first year, reinforcing its anticipated status as a transformative industry event.