🎮️ GTA 6 Delayed (Again)...

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Rockstar just punted it to November 2026, which means we’ve all got another year to finish our backlogs and pretend we’re okay with it. Elsewhere, Bungie’s struggling to launch anything that lands, Ubisoft’s declaring victory over angry fans, and Sony might actually be doing something pro-consumer (wild, I know).

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• GTA 6 delayed (again) - cue the collective groan

• Ubisoft vs. the haters and a suspiciously timed “we’re fine” speech

• Bayonetta’s glasses, Bungie’s losses, and a few spicy industry shake-ups

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😭 GTA 6 Delayed (Again)... to November 2026

Yep, Rockstar did it again. GTA 6 has been officially delayed to November 2026, because apparently polishing perfection takes longer than building a small country.

Now, before you throw your controller, let’s break this down:

Rockstar always delays its blockbusters, remember when Red Dead Redemption 2 got bumped twice? So this isn’t shocking, just mildly painful. The silver lining? This should be the final delay. (Yes, we’ve said that before. No, we’re not learning.)

💸 Why This Actually Makes Sense

Releasing in November is pure business genius. It lands right before Black Friday, meaning all those PS4 holdouts might finally cave and grab a PS5 Pro or Xbox Series X “for GTA 6, honey, I swear it’s for the story.”

Plus, it’s a power move, GTA 6 dropping smack in the Call of Duty release window basically screams, “Your move, Activision.”

🔥 The Industry Fallout

Publishers everywhere have been dodging GTA’s shadow like it’s an asteroid. With the date finally “locked” (probably), expect a flood of release date announcements now that everyone knows when not to launch their game.

Studios that sprinted to release early or delay late, you’re safe now. Well, unless Rockstar delays it again, in which case: good luck.

🕵️ The Timing, Though...

Some fans think Rockstar timed this delay to distract from recent layoff headlines, rumors of staff being cut for “leaking info,” or maybe for talking about unionizing.
Coincidence? Maybe. Convenient? Absolutely. Either way, everyone’s too busy tweeting “NOOOO 2026???” to care.

💰 What’s Next

Expect a shiny new trailer or pre-order announcement soon, partly to calm investors who just watched their 2025 payday get punted.
And when pre-orders hit, brace yourself: GTA 6 could cost $70… $80… maybe even $100. (Rockstar can literally do whatever it wants, and we’ll still buy it.)

TL;DR: GTA 6 is delayed, the industry’s breathing again, and Rockstar’s laughing all the way to the bank.

Until then, go touch grass or finish that backlog. You’ve got time. A lot of it.

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