"a future delay?": GTA 6 fans worry amidst the lack of new information

It has been eight months since Rockstar Games acknowledged GTA 6 last, and fans are now worried about its release schedule. While the gaming studio is known for staying silent before its project releases, the community believes the dearth of information regarding Grand Theft Auto 6 is quite unusual. Recently, Redditor Raylessapprentice (u/verynicepersson) referenced Rockstar's silence in a post in the r/GTA6 subreddit, which read:

“It is now the longest time without any news from Rockstar in history.”

It is now the longest time without any news from rockstar in history. byu/verynicepersson inGTA6

The post included a screenshot of an X post that read:

“Could this be a sign of a future delay?”

The Grand Theft Auto community had a mixed reaction to the post. While some fans denied the delay speculations right away-

GTA 6 fans were optimistic that Rockstar would release the game in time (Image via Reddit)

Others were shocked by how long it had been-

Fans shared their shocked reactions to Rockstar’s long silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 (Image via Reddit)

However, a few fans pointed out that the lack of information might be a boon in disguise since previous screenshot releases for Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5 were coupled with announcements of a release delay.

Some fans are releived that Rockstar Games hasn’t shared any GTA 6 screenshots yet (Image via Reddit)

Meanwhile, Redditor TheReal2M (u/TheReal2M) pointed out some new changes in the game’s development process:

“Marketing has changed, this is the first game to get its development confirmed almost 3 years before its actual announcement, first game that its trailer got confirmed before its actual name, and first GTA to get its release date narrowed down by Take-Two rather than Rockstar.”

The most recent SAG-AFTRA strike also had some fans worried that the studio would have to delay the game’s release. However, Take-Two Interactive later confirmed that GTA 6’s development would not be affected by the strike.

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What was the latest news from Rockstar Games regarding GTA 6?

Releasing the Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 1 was the last time Rockstar Games acknowledged the upcoming game. The trailer was released in December 2023 and it immediately took the internet by storm. However, since then, the popular American gaming studio never mentioned anything directly about the upcoming game.

In the meantime, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, shared a subtle new detail about GTA 6. The gaming studio had initially announced that the highly anticipated title would be released in the calendar year 2025. However, Take-Two Interactive, in its Earnings Call Meeting, narrowed down the release window to fall 2025.

While various rumors in the recent past claimed the game would get delayed till 2026, the official statement still stands firm at the fall 2025 release.

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