Ghost of Yōtei Developers “Long and Intensively celebrated” GTA VI delay
the delay of Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026 sparked relief – and celebration - at Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Ghost of Yōtei. The postponement, announced four months ago, removes a significant competitive shadow looming over the fall release of Ghost of Yōtei, allowing the title to capture player attention without a direct clash with one of gaming’s most anticipated launches.
The shift in GTA VI’s release window was met with visible enthusiasm within sucker Punch.Nate Fox, Creative Director of Ghost of Yōtei, confirmed in a Minnmax magazine interview that the studio “long and intensively celebrated” the news, describing it as “a really great day” for the team. This candid admission highlights the respect held for the Grand Theft Auto franchise while acknowledging the competitive pressure its release would have presented.
The original plan for GTA VI was an autumn release, but it has now been pushed back to May 2026. This delay benefits other major game releases scheduled for this fall, including Ghost of Yōtei, which is set to launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on October 2nd.
