Grand Theft Auto VIis, as I’m sure you’re aware, yet to pin down a release date, but it’s far from being the only game to be in that boat.You see, many titles are withholding that all important date - and it could beGTA VI’s fault.WhatRockstar Gameshas confirmed is thatGTA VIwill launch during fall of next year, if all goes ahead as planned and the game isn’t delayed.AdvertThat’s fall, or autumn, in the northern hemisphere so we’re talking about the period that stretches from September to November.I shouldn’t think thatGTA VIwill be the only major launch to fall within such a period as this is the prime time to instill hype for your game just ahead of The Game Awards.Death Stranding2: On The Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, Borderlands 4,andElden Ring: Nightreignare just a few of the major titles yet to pin down release dates.Of course, there are hundreds of game yet to specify when they’ll be launching, and it could just be that devs don’t want to make empty promises when delays could surface, but Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier previously suggested that it was the potential threat of releasing alongsideGTA VIthat had many studios and publishers holding back.AdvertElden Ring: Nightreignis a new co-op adventure.“Anticipation is so high that some competing game publishers are waiting as long as possible to commit to their release dates for the fall,” Schreirdetailed.He noted that this information came from sources who did not wish to be identified - presumably holding positions at various publishers.Advert“The publishers want to see whetherGTA VIwill make its deadline or slip into 2026, these people say, and they’re determined to keep their own games far, far away," Schreier added.Well, this report has caught the attention of theGTA VIcommunity who are, fair to say, feeling pretty good about being a fan of one of the most hyped franchises in the industry.“It’s funny, but I get it. If I’m a game developer, there’s no way in hell that I want to compete directly with Rockstar,”wroteReddit user Hellraiser1123.“Since it’s coming out towards the end of the year, Rockstar should wait until like a week before launch to announce the release date so that nobody releases any games at all for the year out of fear,”jokeditsRobbie_.Advert“So Rockstar is essentially holding every other game developer hostage,”notedMrNightmare23.It certainly seems that way.I just hope that if my beloved Horizon franchise has a surprise new launch coming next year, it doesn’t release the same week asGTA VI. That series has been through enough.Featured Image Credit: Rockstar GamesTopics:GTA,GTA 6,Grand Theft Auto,Rockstar Games,Take-Two
Grand Theft Auto VIis, as I’m sure you’re aware, yet to pin down a release date, but it’s far from being the only game to be in that boat.You see, many titles are withholding that all important date - and it could beGTA VI’s fault.WhatRockstar Gameshas confirmed is thatGTA VIwill launch during fall of next year, if all goes ahead as planned and the game isn’t delayed.AdvertThat’s fall, or autumn, in the northern hemisphere so we’re talking about the period that stretches from September to November.I shouldn’t think thatGTA VIwill be the only major launch to fall within such a period as this is the prime time to instill hype for your game just ahead of The Game Awards.Death Stranding2: On The Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, Borderlands 4,andElden Ring: Nightreignare just a few of the major titles yet to pin down release dates.Of course, there are hundreds of game yet to specify when they’ll be launching, and it could just be that devs don’t want to make empty promises when delays could surface, but Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier previously suggested that it was the potential threat of releasing alongsideGTA VIthat had many studios and publishers holding back.AdvertElden Ring: Nightreignis a new co-op adventure.“Anticipation is so high that some competing game publishers are waiting as long as possible to commit to their release dates for the fall,” Schreirdetailed.He noted that this information came from sources who did not wish to be identified - presumably holding positions at various publishers.Advert“The publishers want to see whetherGTA VIwill make its deadline or slip into 2026, these people say, and they’re determined to keep their own games far, far away," Schreier added.Well, this report has caught the attention of theGTA VIcommunity who are, fair to say, feeling pretty good about being a fan of one of the most hyped franchises in the industry.“It’s funny, but I get it. If I’m a game developer, there’s no way in hell that I want to compete directly with Rockstar,”wroteReddit user Hellraiser1123.“Since it’s coming out towards the end of the year, Rockstar should wait until like a week before launch to announce the release date so that nobody releases any games at all for the year out of fear,”jokeditsRobbie_.Advert“So Rockstar is essentially holding every other game developer hostage,”notedMrNightmare23.It certainly seems that way.I just hope that if my beloved Horizon franchise has a surprise new launch coming next year, it doesn’t release the same week asGTA VI. That series has been through enough.Featured Image Credit: Rockstar GamesTopics:GTA,GTA 6,Grand Theft Auto,Rockstar Games,Take-Two
Grand Theft Auto VIis, as I’m sure you’re aware, yet to pin down a release date, but it’s far from being the only game to be in that boat.You see, many titles are withholding that all important date - and it could beGTA VI’s fault.WhatRockstar Gameshas confirmed is thatGTA VIwill launch during fall of next year, if all goes ahead as planned and the game isn’t delayed.AdvertThat’s fall, or autumn, in the northern hemisphere so we’re talking about the period that stretches from September to November.I shouldn’t think thatGTA VIwill be the only major launch to fall within such a period as this is the prime time to instill hype for your game just ahead of The Game Awards.Death Stranding2: On The Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, Borderlands 4,andElden Ring: Nightreignare just a few of the major titles yet to pin down release dates.Of course, there are hundreds of game yet to specify when they’ll be launching, and it could just be that devs don’t want to make empty promises when delays could surface, but Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier previously suggested that it was the potential threat of releasing alongsideGTA VIthat had many studios and publishers holding back.AdvertElden Ring: Nightreignis a new co-op adventure.“Anticipation is so high that some competing game publishers are waiting as long as possible to commit to their release dates for the fall,” Schreirdetailed.He noted that this information came from sources who did not wish to be identified - presumably holding positions at various publishers.Advert“The publishers want to see whetherGTA VIwill make its deadline or slip into 2026, these people say, and they’re determined to keep their own games far, far away," Schreier added.Well, this report has caught the attention of theGTA VIcommunity who are, fair to say, feeling pretty good about being a fan of one of the most hyped franchises in the industry.“It’s funny, but I get it. If I’m a game developer, there’s no way in hell that I want to compete directly with Rockstar,”wroteReddit user Hellraiser1123.“Since it’s coming out towards the end of the year, Rockstar should wait until like a week before launch to announce the release date so that nobody releases any games at all for the year out of fear,”jokeditsRobbie_.Advert“So Rockstar is essentially holding every other game developer hostage,”notedMrNightmare23.It certainly seems that way.I just hope that if my beloved Horizon franchise has a surprise new launch coming next year, it doesn’t release the same week asGTA VI. That series has been through enough.
Grand Theft Auto VIis, as I’m sure you’re aware, yet to pin down a release date, but it’s far from being the only game to be in that boat.
You see, many titles are withholding that all important date - and it could beGTA VI’s fault.
WhatRockstar Gameshas confirmed is thatGTA VIwill launch during fall of next year, if all goes ahead as planned and the game isn’t delayed.
Advert
Advert
That’s fall, or autumn, in the northern hemisphere so we’re talking about the period that stretches from September to November.
I shouldn’t think thatGTA VIwill be the only major launch to fall within such a period as this is the prime time to instill hype for your game just ahead of The Game Awards.
Death Stranding2: On The Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, Borderlands 4,andElden Ring: Nightreignare just a few of the major titles yet to pin down release dates.
Of course, there are hundreds of game yet to specify when they’ll be launching, and it could just be that devs don’t want to make empty promises when delays could surface, but Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier previously suggested that it was the potential threat of releasing alongsideGTA VIthat had many studios and publishers holding back.
Advert
Advert
Elden Ring: Nightreignis a new co-op adventure.
“Anticipation is so high that some competing game publishers are waiting as long as possible to commit to their release dates for the fall,” Schreirdetailed.
He noted that this information came from sources who did not wish to be identified - presumably holding positions at various publishers.
Advert
Advert
“The publishers want to see whetherGTA VIwill make its deadline or slip into 2026, these people say, and they’re determined to keep their own games far, far away," Schreier added.
Well, this report has caught the attention of theGTA VIcommunity who are, fair to say, feeling pretty good about being a fan of one of the most hyped franchises in the industry.
“It’s funny, but I get it. If I’m a game developer, there’s no way in hell that I want to compete directly with Rockstar,”wroteReddit user Hellraiser1123.
“Since it’s coming out towards the end of the year, Rockstar should wait until like a week before launch to announce the release date so that nobody releases any games at all for the year out of fear,”jokeditsRobbie_.
Advert
Advert
“So Rockstar is essentially holding every other game developer hostage,”notedMrNightmare23.
It certainly seems that way.
I just hope that if my beloved Horizon franchise has a surprise new launch coming next year, it doesn’t release the same week asGTA VI. That series has been through enough.
Topics:GTA,GTA 6,Grand Theft Auto,Rockstar Games,Take-Two
