Death Stranding 2 Release Delayed to June Due to GTA 6

The day after tomorrow (and for those who pre-ordered the deluxe edition — tomorrow), June 26, the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will take place. Isn’t it strange that the anticipated PS5 exclusive is launching in the summer, even though the first part debuted in the fall? No, considering that the release date was announced at the beginning of March, even before it became known that GTA 6 was postponed from fall to next spring.

The video game creator, Hideo Kojima, who years earlier admired GTA 5, revealed on his radio show in May that he wanted to release DS 2 in September.

Hideo Kojima says when publishers decide the release date for games like Death Stranding 2, they try to avoid big sellers like Grand Theft Auto VI! via @koji10_tbs

“For example some are saying GTA may or may not release in November. As soon as it would be announced for November,… pic.twitter.com/RxQfcXaXRV

— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) May 7, 2025

They say that Grand Theft Auto VI may be released in November, or it may not. But as soon as it’s announced for November, everyone else has to get out of the way.

When even such a veteran of the gaming industry, who continues to provide fans with quality and interesting games, is concerned about the influence of GTA VI on other projects, it speaks volumes.

Source: gta.com.ua