GTA 6 Storm Scares Publishers
The eagerly awaited GTA 6 by the gaming world is preparing to be released in the fall of 2025. This new game by Rockstar Games is expected to be one of the biggest games in history not only in terms of its size but also in terms of sales figures. However, this situation has mobilized other game publishers. Instead of competing with GTA 6, many companies are planning to postpone or move their game release dates to a different period.
GTA 6’s Impact on the Gaming World
Rockstar Games’ games create a huge impact during their release. They not only attract players’ time, but also a huge financial resource. A leading game publisher in the world reportedly said to The Game Business, “Rockstar games take a lot of time and money away from the market. We don’t want to be anywhere near them.” For this reason, many studios aim to stay away from the release period of GTA 6.
It is said that even big companies like EA are considering delaying some of their games. In fact, not only full games, but even major updates of live service games are not planned during this period. This strategy of publishers is shaped by the release date of GTA 6; however, since Rockstar has not yet announced a definite date, everyone is waiting.
GTA 6, which is expected to be released in the fall of 2025, may miss this date and be postponed to early 2026. Although Rockstar told investors that it plans to release the game in 2025, this date is not definite at a time when even smaller budget AAA games are frequently delayed. If GTA 6 is delayed, other publishers may have to rearrange their schedules.
The release of GTA 6 will be a big event not only for Rockstar, but also for the general balance of the gaming industry. The fact that publishers are acting so cautiously is evidence of the impact of the GTA series that has been ongoing for years. However, Rockstar seems to be releasing the game in accordance with its own plan without thinking about the competition. Although the exact release date of GTA 6 has not been announced, this game has already started to shape the market. Rockstar’s giant project continues to be the focus of the industry.
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