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Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed to November 2026
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Rockstar Games has announced a delay for Grand Theft Auto 6, pushing its release from May 26, 2026, to November 19, 2026. The move allows additional time to polish the game to meet high expectations. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, expressed confidence in the new date during its earnings call on November 6, 2025.
Dr Luke Dicken, the former head of AI at Take-Two, has said that excessive hype around generative AI risks turning people against all forms of artificial intelligence in game development.
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Strauss Zelnick, chief executive of Take-Two Interactive, stated that creating massive hits like Grand Theft Auto has become increasingly difficult. He spoke during a conference appearance on May 27.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has reiterated that AI cannot produce massive hits like Grand Theft Auto 6, calling the notion laughable. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need for human creativity despite AI's potential to assist in asset creation. Zelnick expressed surprise at market reactions to AI tools like Google's Genie.
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Producer Roy Lee has provided an update on the long-delayed BioShock movie adaptation at Netflix, indicating that director Francis Lawrence will likely tackle it after finishing post-production on a Hunger Games prequel. Netflix and rights holder Take-Two are eager to align the film's release with upcoming BioShock game developments. The project, first announced in 2022, has faced multiple setbacks including scheduling conflicts and industry strikes.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has praised the performance of this year's Mafia: The Old Country, stating it confirms demand for shorter, narrative-driven single-player games. Released in August by 2K, the title exceeded internal sales expectations despite its contained scope. Zelnick's comments suggest a potential shift toward more focused projects at the publisher.