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Much of the gaming world eagerly awaitsGrand Theft Auto 6, but some feel that Rockstar might not meet the game’s current 2025 release window. Shockwaves were sent throughout the industry when Rockstar finally showedGrand Theft Auto 6late last year with an exciting trailer highlighting the highly-anticipated sequel’s characters and Florida-based setting. Since then, there hasn’t been any otherGrand Theft Auto 6footage released, so fans have been left to pick apart the existing trailer for further clues about what to expect.
The reveal ofGrand Theft Auto 6was undoubtedly one of the biggest gaming moments of 2023, and the open-world crime simulator’s eventual launch will likely prove just as monumental. So far, Rockstar has stated that the team behindGTA 6is aiming for a fall 2025 release, and many other publishers are said to be weary of putting out their own titles at the same time as the future blockbuster. However, there is plenty of doubt that Rockstar will have the massive project finished by next year.
Jason Schreier, who had previously coveredGrand Theft Auto 6’s reported online multiplayer mode among other aspects this week, recently went on Kinda Funny Games Daily to discuss various rumors, including those aboutGTA 6’s release date. While Schreier hears thatdevelopment ofGTA 6is on schedule, he personally feels that Rockstar will ultimately delay the game until 2026 and would be “shocked” if it indeed launches next year. He cited Rockstar’s history of delaying big projects likeGrand Theft Auto 5andRed Dead Redemption 2, both of which were pushed back multiple times before finally releasing to critical acclaim.
Jason Schreier Thinks GTA 6 Will Be Delayed
Of course, this is purely speculation on the part of Jason Schreier, who admits that by all accounts, Rockstar is stillon track with developingGrand Theft Auto 6for its planned 2025 launch window. On the other hand, there are plenty of potential factors that could come up between now and that launch window that could end up pushingGTA 6’s highly anticipated launch into 2026. Rockstar has taken care not to give an exact release date until it is absolutely certain that it can be met.
What can be counted on for sure is that whenGrand Theft Auto 6does come out, it will be one of the biggest releases of all time. The mere announcement of the game set the gaming world alight and led to the reveal trailer breaking viewership records across social media, with fans still eager to hear more about Rockstar’s next open-world crime extravaganza.
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