Industry Analysis
The recent delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 2026 may influence the release timeline for next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 6 and the upcoming Xbox. Analyst Piers Harding-Rolls suggests that Sony and Microsoft might extend the current console generation to capitalize on the game's anticipated sales boost. This shift could push new hardware launches from 2027 to 2028.
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Analyst Joost van Dreunen warns that Rockstar's upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 will not resolve the video game industry's broader challenges, despite expectations of massive sales. He describes hopes for the game as a 'magic bullet' as naive. GTA 6 is slated for release in November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, following a delay from May 2026.