Once again, Rockstar Games has officially delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI from Fall 2025 to May 2026.
According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, developers were skeptical about the original timeline for months. The delay stems from mounting workloads, tight schedules, and a conscious move to avoid the toxic “crunch” culture that plagued previous game releases like Red Dead Redemption 2.
“Too much work, not enough time, and what appears to be a real desire from management to avoid brutal crunch. GTA VI slipping to 2026 has seemed inevitable for months if not longer,” Schreier stated in a post.
While gaming fans expressed disappointment, the crypto community sees a silver lining. As GTA VI is expected to introduce modern themes, including social media, influencer culture, and possibly in-game currency systems.
“A delayed release gives Rockstar more room to innovate,” noted Maya Rathi, a blockchain analyst at BitMatrix. “Imagine GTA characters trading NFTs or using Bitcoin for missions; it’s not as far-fetched as it once sounded.”
There could be some good news for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. There is a buzz in the market over whether Bitcoin could find a home in Rockstar’s virtual economy via GTA VI.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that the company supports Rockstar’s decision to delay the game to “realise their creative vision.” For gamers, that may mean another year of patience.
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