Game makers everywhere fear the next Grand Theft Auto. Corsair thinks GTA VI for PC will make gamers buy more gaming gear. Fans talked about how 2K might plan the next Borderlands game around when GTA VI comes out. This idea seemed right after what publishers said recently.
Three big game companies told The Game Business they changed their release dates because of GTA VI. They worry players will spend all their cash on GTA VI instead of other games, and news sites might only talk about GTA VI, making other new games harder to find. These companies don't want their hard work ignored.
Live-service games plan to avoid updates near GTA VI as well. One developer mentioned staying clear three to four weeks before and after the big launch. This creates space around GTA VI but might cause many games to bunch up just outside this period. Players could see waves of new stuff right before and soon after GTA hits shelves.
EA boss Andrew Wilson hinted at similar plans without naming GTA directly. He talked about "things happening" that might change when Battlefield 6 launches. The current plan puts Battlefield 6 coming out before April 2026 ends. Many game makers clearly see GTA VI as a threat they need to plan around carefully.
Three big game companies told The Game Business they changed their release dates because of GTA VI. They worry players will spend all their cash on GTA VI instead of other games, and news sites might only talk about GTA VI, making other new games harder to find. These companies don't want their hard work ignored.
Live-service games plan to avoid updates near GTA VI as well. One developer mentioned staying clear three to four weeks before and after the big launch. This creates space around GTA VI but might cause many games to bunch up just outside this period. Players could see waves of new stuff right before and soon after GTA hits shelves.
EA boss Andrew Wilson hinted at similar plans without naming GTA directly. He talked about "things happening" that might change when Battlefield 6 launches. The current plan puts Battlefield 6 coming out before April 2026 ends. Many game makers clearly see GTA VI as a threat they need to plan around carefully.
