Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Delayed too 2025
New York, NY – Rockstar Games announced today that Grand Theft Auto VI will not meet its previously anticipated 2024 release window, pushing the launch to 2025. The highly anticipated title, first teased in December 2023, is facing delays as developers continue to refine and polish the game.
The postponement arrives amid a challenging climate for the studio. Shares of Take-Two Interactive,Rockstar’s parent company,experienced a downturn following the announcement. The delay follows years of anticipation and criticism regarding the development timeline, with some players attributing the extended wait to the ongoing success of GTA Online and a perceived shift in Rockstar’s priorities. Simultaneously, a workers’ protest is underway at Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland, sparked by the recent dismissal of over 30 employees. The company cites a leak of confidential project information via Discord as the reason for the terminations, while workers allege the cuts are in response to unionization efforts.
Rockstar Games stated they are committed to delivering an experience that truly exceeds player expectations.The studio acknowledged the disappointment the delay will cause but emphasized the need to ensure the final product meets their standards. Further details regarding a specific release date within 2025 have not yet been disclosed.