"One developer working on a big multiplayer game observed, 'We were already getting squeezed for time before, but now, with Rockstar delaying GTA 6, we're truly in a bind. Delays mean extra costs, but launching alongside a massive title like GTA 6 could be even more disastrous for us.'"
"Publishers are facing a dilemma, as one anonymous developer highlighted, 'If Rockstar pushes the launch date again, we'll have to rethink our strategy entirely. It feels like we're waiting for GTA 6 to dictate our development timelines.'"
The postponement of GTA 6 to May 2026 has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, affecting how game studios and publishers plan their releases. Many developers who had adjusted their timelines to avoid a clash with GTA 6 are now anxious about the possibility of further delays. While some hope for a slip that allows them more time to finish their games, others are in a precarious situation, facing costly decisions if they need to delay or risk launching too close to Rockstar's game.
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