GTA 6 Delay: Industry Insiders Weigh In On The Impact

The gaming industry has been significantly impacted by the latest GTA 6 delay, with the game's release now scheduled for November 19, 2026. Despite Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick expressing confidence in the company's ability to handle the delay, other industry players are reassessing their plans. GamesIndustry.biz reached out to various industry figures to gather their reactions to the delay and its potential effects on their businesses. Analyst Piers Harding-Rolls believes that publishers will adjust their release schedules to avoid competing with GTA 6, which may lead to a shift in console sales dynamics. The delay could also influence the timing of next-gen console releases, potentially pushing them back to 2028. Several industry professionals have expressed relief that the game is still scheduled for release in 2026, but acknowledge that the delay will have a ripple effect on the industry, with some games being pushed back to 2027. The delay has also created new opportunities for other titles to fill the gap left by GTA 6, particularly in the Q2 window. Many industry players are now reevaluating their launch timelines and campaign strategies to take advantage of the changed landscape.