GTA 6 Release Window Impacts Gaming Industry's Launch Schedules
anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is influencing other publishers' release schedules, with many avoiding a clash with the potential blockbuste
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 versi…