Grand Theft Auto VI, the most anticipated title in the history of the game, has been delayed.
Friday, Take-Two Interactive pushed the release of the blockbuster title in May 2026.
THE video game was previously published in the fall this year and should be an instant success with billions of sales each year, according to analysts.
Its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, is one of the best -selling video games of all time, selling more than 200 million copies since its release in 2013.
“With each match we have released, the goal has always been to try to go beyond your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception,” said the developer Rockstar Games in a press release published on social networks.
“We hope you understand that we need this additional time to deliver in terms of the quality you are waiting for and deserve.”
After the announcement, the publisher’s share price Take-Two dropped by 9%.
“We support the fully rockstar games taking more time to achieve their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI, which promises to be a revolutionary successful entertainment experience,” said Stake-Two Director General.
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Rockstar Games unveiled for the first time the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI in December 2023, which takes place on the love of Tom Petty is a long road.
The video was watched over 100 million times in 24 hours.
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GTA VI had to stimulate the growth of the video game industry this year after a disturbing period.
The increase in production costs and the growing expectations of games mean that many titles have been delayed, causing financial problems for studios and frustration for players.
During the pandemic, when millions of people started playing video games, studio sizes inflated.
Once the locks are completed, however, demand has dropped and the industry is now faced with a job crisis with layoffs in the studios of Great Britain and the world.