GTA VI Delay Reshapes 2025 Game Release Plans

Rockstar Games has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026, creating a valuable opportunity for rival publishers to schedule major releases in fall 2025 to avoid competing with the blockbuster title. Electronic Arts has already announced a new 'Battlefield' game for this period. A Rockstar Games insider, Tez2, clarified that the rumored Grand Theft Auto IV release is a simple port, not a remaster, though platform details remain unclear and its launch may occur in 2025. This port could serve as a stopgap for fans awaiting GTA VI. A former Rockstar environment artist revealed GTA VI development began in 2018, not 2014 as previously thought, helping explain the delay. The new timing is expected to benefit both emerging studios and established publishers aiming to maximize fall 2025 sales.