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The article previews highly anticipated video games of 2026, including Resident Evil: Requiem, GTA VI, Marvel's Wolverine, and Forza Horizon 6, highlighting their release dates, gameplay features, and the excitement surrounding their launches.
The article lists the most anticipated video games of 2026, including titles like Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel’s Wolverine, and Cairn, highlighting their gameplay features, platforms, and release dates, showcasing a diverse range of genres from horror and adventure to open-world crime and superhero action.
Obbe Vermeij, former Rockstar North director, discusses his work on GTA, his new game Plentiful inspired by god games, and shares insights on the development and future of the GTA series, including setting, gameplay, and technological advancements. He emphasizes the importance of quality over speed, the series' cultural impact, and the challenges of innovation within the franchise.
The IWGB union has filed legal claims against Rockstar Games in the UK, accusing the company of unlawfully firing over 30 unionizing workers and engaging in union busting tactics, following their termination over alleged misconduct related to trade secrets. The union claims Rockstar's actions violate UK law and are part of a broader effort to suppress unionization efforts among employees.
The delay of GTA VI has become a political issue in Poland, with a parliament member humorously calling it a 'huge scandal' during a session, highlighting the game's high anticipation and recent postponement from 2025 to November 2026 by Rockstar Games.
Rockstar Games delayed GTA VI and fired 31 employees, allegedly for sharing confidential information, amid accusations from a UK union of union-busting after the layoffs. Rockstar denies the union-busting claims, stating the firings were due to breaches of confidentiality, highlighting ongoing tensions around unionization in the gaming industry.
Rockstar Games fired 30-40 employees in the UK and Canada for leaking company secrets in a forum, denying union-busting claims amid ongoing union efforts and security concerns related to GTA VI.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the GTA series focuses on American cities because of the country's inherent Americana and larger-than-life characters, which are central to the game's satirical portrayal of society. The franchise has historically used American settings like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, and the upcoming GTA VI is delayed until 2026, launching on new consoles and later on PC.
Rockstar Games fired 30 to 40 employees, all of whom were union members or organizers, in what the IWGB describes as the most blatant union busting in the gaming industry, just months before the release of GTA VI. The company claims the dismissals were due to gross misconduct, while union leaders vow to pursue legal action and continue organizing for better working conditions.
Grand Theft Auto VI's release has been officially scheduled for May 26, 2026, but rumors and industry insiders suggest a possible delay to later in 2026, with some speculating as late as October or September, though nothing has been confirmed by Rockstar.
Rockstar Games is working on multiple projects besides GTA VI, including potential new-gen upgrades for Red Dead Redemption 2 and other titles, with a focus on GTA VI's release in May 2026. Fans hope for remakes or remasters of classic games like Red Dead Redemption and GTA IV, but the current priority remains on GTA VI and its online mode. The new projects are expected to be announced after GTA VI's launch.
An analyst suggests GTA VI won't be priced at $100 at launch due to market and business considerations, with industry experts predicting a more reasonable $80 price point to avoid backlash and maximize sales, especially given GTA's massive popularity and ongoing revenue from GTA Online.
GTA VI fans are humorously expressing their frustration over ongoing rumors about a new trailer release, with the community jokingly acknowledging the repetitive cycle of speculation and disappointment. Despite the lack of official confirmation from Rockstar Games, fans continue to engage in lighthearted banter on platforms like Reddit, highlighting the anticipation and impatience surrounding the game's release.
Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expressed confidence in Grand Theft Auto VI's performance on the less powerful Xbox Series S, despite concerns about its technical limitations compared to the Series X and PS5. Zelnick emphasized that Take-Two supports platforms with significant consumer bases and highlighted the growing importance of PC gaming for the company. While a PC version of GTA VI is not confirmed, Zelnick's comments suggest it is likely, though it may not launch simultaneously with console versions, following past release patterns.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the absence of a PC announcement for GTA VI, hinting that Rockstar Games may follow their usual pattern of delayed PC releases. He emphasized the massive success of GTA V and GTA Online, and while he did not confirm a PC version, he suggested that announcements will come in due time. Zelnick also briefly mentioned the future, joking about GTA VII and highlighting Rockstar's ongoing projects and ambitions.