Gaming Industry Braces for GTA 6's Fall 2025 Release with Strategic Delays
Major publishers and developers are adjusting schedules to avoid competing with Rockstar's highly anticipated title, despite uncertainty over its exact launch date.
- GTA 6 is officially set for a Fall 2025 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but Take-Two Interactive has acknowledged the possibility of delays into 2026.
- At least three major publishers are reportedly prepared to delay their game releases to avoid competing with GTA 6's anticipated market dominance.
- Developers of live-service games are planning to postpone major updates during GTA 6's launch window, citing the game's expected impact on player engagement.
- Industry executives describe GTA 6 as a 'huge meteor,' with publishers strategizing to avoid its 'blast zone,' leading to a crowded release schedule around its launch.
- The uncertainty surrounding GTA 6's exact release date is causing stress across the industry, as potential delays could disrupt carefully adjusted schedules.
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