According to Reuters, the global gaming community has just received shocking and disappointing news, when Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of the famous developer Rockstar Games, officially announced the delay of the most anticipated blockbuster in history , Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) . Instead of arriving in the fall of 2025 as originally planned, fans will have to wait patiently for nearly another year, until May 26, 2026.
Take-Two Interactive announces GTA 6 release date delay
This unexpected announcement was made on May 2, immediately creating shock waves not only in the gaming community but also in the financial market. Take-Two Interactive's stock price 'evaporated' 9% in the pre-market trading session, showing the huge influence and expectations placed on this game.
GTA 6 release date postponed to 2026
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GTA 6 is more than just a video game. It is considered the 'trump card', the 'jewel' in Take-Two's catalog, contributing greatly to the company's revenue and user interaction. Inheriting the huge legacy of GTA 5 - the legendary game released in 2013 that sold more than 200 million copies - GTA 6 is expected by analysts to become a 'hit', bringing in billions of dollars in revenue each year.
Explaining the difficult decision, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said: "We fully support Rockstar Games taking the additional time to realize their creative vision for GTA 6 , which promises to be a groundbreaking blockbuster entertainment experience." He emphasized his commitment to delivering the best possible product, meeting the expectations of millions of fans. Delays to ensure quality have become quite common in the modern game industry, which is facing escalating production costs and increasing pressure to perfect products.
The 2026 release date means that GTA 6 will fall outside Take-Two's fiscal 2026 calendar year, potentially impacting its pre-order revenue forecast. However, the company is confident in maintaining its forecast for sequential net revenue growth for both fiscal 2026 and 2027, thanks in part to other blockbusters like Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country .
Previously, in December 2023, the first trailer of GTA 6 caused a global fever, confirming the return of Vice City (a fictional version of Miami) and introducing the first female protagonist of the game series, attracting more than 100 million views in just 24 hours.
The legendary Vice City will return in GTA 6
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The delay of GTA 6 is not only a sadness for gamers but also a sign of the challenges the gaming industry is facing amid economic uncertainty and a post-pandemic boom slump.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/gta-6-chinh-thuc-hoan-phat-hanh-185250502203917361.htm
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