"Going against GTA 6 for such games would be suicide": GTA 6 delay is bad for everyone except Rockstar, as analysts predict major devs will avoid a 2026 winter release like it's rancid

Like rain or a birthday party, you can't avoid the inevitability of GTA 6. For fans, anticipating one of the biggest video game launches in history is exciting. But other developers should treat it more like a stick of dynamite and avoid its delayed release window at all costs, analysts say.Even after several delays rendering it immaterial until November 19, 2026, Rockstar's long anticipated GTA 5 sequel will undoubtedly be "the gaming event of the decade," Circana industry analyst Mat Piscatell