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‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Delay Impacts Every Game Company

When Rockstar pushed back the release of the highly anticipated title, some game makers breathed a sigh of relief. Others are holding emergency meetings.

Grand Theft Auto VI, expected to be the biggest video-game release of all time, is now slated for May 2026. — *Grand Theft Auto VI,* expected to be the biggest video-game release of all time, is now slated for May 2026.
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By Jason Schreier

May 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM UTC

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Hi everyone. Today we’re unpacking the implications of the big Grand Theft Auto VI delay, but first...

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