The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) to 2026 will significantly impact the gaming industry, wiping out an expected $2.7 billion in revenue from game and hardware sales in 2025. Ampere Analysis highlights that while this revenue is merely delayed, the vacuum left by GTA 6 allows other publishers to capitalize on sales opportunities, particularly with the anticipated Switch 2 launch from Nintendo. Despite the delay, forecasts predict a growth in the global video game market, reaching $201.3 billion in 2025, benefiting from GTA 6's eventual release in 2026.
Even with GTA 6's delay, Ampere's report said the total global video game industry is expected to reach $201.3 billion in 2025.
Ampere Analysis said in a report that the game's delay erases $2.7 billion in potential revenue, derived from game and hardware sales.
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