One of the most anticipated productions in the gaming world, Grand Theft Auto VI, has been officially postponed to May 26, 2026. However, the statement made by Rockstar Games last week affects not only the game’s developer, but also the entire gaming industry. The loss of value in Take-Two shares following the postponement decision showed that investors’ short-term income expectations were in vain.

The postponement of GTA 6 negatively affected the gaming industry

The release of GTA 6 this year would be a turning point in the transition to next-generation consoles. According to industry analyst Mat Piscatella, the release of GTA 6 would directly increase the sales of Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5, which would create a major revival both in the gaming market and on the hardware side.

However, with the postponement of the game, this transition wave has also been postponed for at least a year. This situation has caused expectations for console and game sales to be significantly lowered in the industry.

The share of next-generation consoles in the market is still insufficient for industry professionals. The failure of Xbox Series S/X and PS5 to achieve the expected sales momentum will also affect the planning of large-scale game projects.

The anticipation and media impact that the game will create would also have a positive impact on the sales performance of other games. However, in the current picture, the gap left for other productions to be released by the end of the year may not create the expected growth.

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