Publishers hesitate to set 2025 release dates without GTA 6 launch information

Take-Two Interactive has not yet announced the release date for Grand Theft Auto 6. Other video game publishers are reportedly hesitant to commit to 2025 until they know if GTA 6 will launch that year or be delayed to 2026. The high anticipation for GTA 6 is affecting the entire gaming industry. Publishers want to avoid scheduling their own releases around the game's launch, fearing it will dominate consumer attention. The recent trailer for GTA 6 has become the second most-watched video game trailer ever, with over 168 million views in three months. However, the leak of the trailer disappointed many in the industry, including developers at Rockstar.