Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has formally been delayed till subsequent yr after Rockstar Video games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software program which has workplaces in Scotland, confirmed the information in a press release on social media.
The upcoming recreation is the extremely anticipated follow-up to GTA V, which initially launched 12 years in the past on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and is the second-highest promoting recreation of all time behind solely Minecraft. The long-awaited sequel was initially resulting from launch in Autumn 2025 however now GTA 6 has an official UK and worldwide launch date of Might 26, 2026, that means there can have been a near-13-year hole between the 2 titles. It additionally means the sport may launch simply earlier than the subsequent technology of consoles launch, with rumours suggesting Sony is focusing on 2027 for the discharge of the PlayStation 6.
Within the assertion posted on X (previously Twitter), Rockstar declare the delay is as a result of extraordinarily expectations surrounding the sport: “We’re very sorry that that is later than you anticipated. The curiosity and pleasure surrounding a brand new Grand Theft Auto has been really humbling for our total staff. We wish to thanks on your help and your persistence as we work to complete the sport.
“With each recreation we’ve got launched, the objective has at all times been to attempt to exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto 6 is not any exception. We hope you perceive that we want this further time to ship on the degree of high quality you count on and deserve.”
With 1.4 billion hours, GTA V was streamed for 400 million hours greater than every other recreation on Twitch final yr. Along with that, a survey discovered that nearly half of UK avid gamers are prepared to improve to the present technology of consoles to play GTA 6.
There may be additionally a nervous wait to see how a lot GTA 6 will price, as world financial points proceed to hit the gaming trade. The brand new Nintendo Swap 2 obtained vital backlash for its excessive price and Microsoft yesterday introduced a slew of worth will increase throughout Xbox consoles, controllers, and equipment. Microsoft additionally confirmed that some new video games will price $79.99 each bodily and digitally upon launch across the Christmas interval this yr.
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