GTA 6's Release to Coincide with Trump's Second Presidency

Rockstar's Dan Houser once expressed relief about the game not launching during Trump's term, a prediction now reversed with his 2024 election win.

Dan Houser, Rockstar co-founder, previously stated in 2018 that he was relieved GTA 6 wouldn't release during Trump's presidency due to the difficulty of satirizing the political climate.
Donald Trump's unexpected 2024 re-election means GTA 6's anticipated 2025 launch will occur during his second term, contrary to Houser's initial relief.
The game is set in a fictional version of Florida, a state that has shown strong support for Trump, raising questions about potential in-game political satire.
Rockstar has a history of parodying public figures and political themes, but the fast-changing political landscape poses challenges for timely satire.
Despite Houser's departure from Rockstar in 2020, his comments highlight the long development cycles in gaming where historical events can repeat themselves.