The postponement of GTA 6 sent shockwaves through the gaming world. Rockstar Games has confirmed the launch will now take place in November 2026. The announcement spread across the web within minutes, and the industry is abuzz with reactions to Rockstar’s decision.
Anticipation for GTA 6 is enormous, so any shift in the release schedule instantly becomes headline news. Gamers are disappointed, but many commentators note that the additional development time could improve the final product.
It’s well known that the release of GTA 6 is being watched not only by fans but also by other developers and publishers. For numerous studios, a Grand Theft Auto launch is an event they prefer to avoid competing with, lest their own releases be eclipsed by the blockbuster.
CD Projekt RED was among those who weighed in, responding on social media. The Polish studio reposted an old October 2020 statement in which it vowed not to postpone Cyberpunk 2077 again — a pledge that, intended at the time as definitive, now reads as a wry commentary on Rockstar’s announcement.
Source: iXBT.games