Publishers delay game releases to avoid clash with Grand Theft Auto 6

Game publishers are delaying their release dates to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set for a potential 2025 launch. Many companies are waiting for Rockstar to confirm the exact date before announcing their own games. The anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is high, with fans waiting over a decade since the last installment. Competing publishers fear that releasing games around the same time could hurt their sales. Rockstar has not provided a specific release date, leading to uncertainty in the industry. Despite some layoffs at its parent company, Take-Two, the CEO expressed confidence that the game will be released in Fall 2025.