Grand Theft Auto VI Release Could be Postponed to 2026

Exploring the Latest Rumor About Rockstar's Highly Anticipated Game

NEWS  Games  March 24, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

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In December 2023, the gaming world was electrified as Rockstar Games unveiled the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6). The mere glimpse into the next installment of this iconic crime action-themed open-world series sent waves of excitement among gamers, especially with the announcement of a 2025 release window that appeared tantalizingly close. However, recent reports from Kotaku, relying on undisclosed sources, suggest a turbulent journey for Rockstar in bringing this ambitious project to fruition.

According to the Kotaku report, Rockstar Games is facing hurdles in meeting the deadlines for GTA 6.

Allegedly, the company's management has mandated its team members to return to office work five days a week from April onwards, signaling a shift in strategy aimed at accelerating development progress. This move hints at underlying concerns within the management regarding the game's timely completion.

Despite the company's continued commitment to launching GTA 6 in spring 2025, apprehensions loom over the possibility of delays pushing the release into late 2025 or even extending into 2026. This development setback adds to the string of challenges the game has encountered throughout its development cycle.

Notably, in September 2022, the unauthorized release of footage from an early build by a teenage hacker, known as "teapotuberhacker," shed light on the vulnerabilities in Rockstar's security infrastructure. The incident underscored the complexities and risks inherent in safeguarding intellectual property in the digital age.

Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release exclusively on Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S consoles, with no mention yet of a PC version. This decision has sparked speculation among gaming enthusiasts, given the franchise's historical presence on PC platforms.

While the absence of a PC release may disappoint some fans, it underscores Rockstar's strategic focus on the console market, leveraging the advanced capabilities of next-gen hardware to deliver an immersive gaming experience.

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