Like rain or a birthday party, you can't avoid the inevitability of GTA 6. For fans, anticipating one of the biggest video game launches in history is exciting. But other developers should treat it more like a stick of dynamite and avoid its delayed release window at all costs, analysts say.
Even after several delays rendering it immaterial until November 19, 2026, Rockstar's long anticipated GTA 5 sequel will undoubtedly be "the gaming event of the decade," Circana industry analyst Mat Piscatella tells GamesRadar+, "so no matter when it releases it will provide its own gravity."
