GTA 6 will boost gaming industry, not overwhelm it

A PlayStation executive has shared a positive view on the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). He believes the game will boost the entire gaming industry rather than hurt interest in other titles. GTA 6 is set to launch at the end of 2025. After its announcement in late 2023, many fans have worried that its release date might get pushed back to 2026. However, Take Two, the game's publisher, assures gamers that this will not be the case. Some game developers have been cautious, delaying their marketing plans to avoid being overshadowed by GTA 6. In contrast, Greg Rice from PlayStation sees the release as a positive event. He believes that GTA 6 will be a major success and will not stifle interest in indie games. Rice points out that many gamers will be eager to play GTA 6, but this could also encourage them to explore other games. He predicts that the game will generate significant revenue for the industry, estimating it will be worth billions. Michael Douse, from the team behind Baldur's Gate 3, has also mentioned that many in the gaming world are waiting to see how GTA 6 influences game pricing. This shows the game's potential impact on the future of gaming, both in sales and pricing strategies.