The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to be one of the biggest video game launches ever, and its potential release window is already having a ripple effect across the industry.
According to a Bloomberg report, competing publishers are hesitant to commit to Fall 2025 release dates for their own games. They are waiting to see if GTA 6 will stick to its current target or be delayed to 2026, hoping to avoid launching too close to the potential blockbuster.
This caution is understandable, given analysts' predictions that GTA 6 could be the biggest entertainment launch in history, with a massive impact on the entire gaming industry.
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two, confirmed in May that GTA 6 was on track for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. However, no updates have been provided since, and the game's ambitious scope could lead to a 2026 delay.
While a PC version is expected eventually, it has yet to be officially confirmed. Console versions might have to make some compromises, and even the rumored PlayStation 5 Pro might struggle to achieve 60 FPS if the base PS5 targets 30 FPS, primarily due to CPU limitations.
