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gaming21 days ago•10 min saved

GTA 6 Anniversary: From Public Acknowledgement to a November 2026 Launch

GTA 6 was publicly acknowledged on February 4, 2022. A September 2022 leak revealed Vice City and two main characters, with official trailers released in December 2023 and May 2025. The game’s release date has been pushed from Fall 2025 to May 2026, then to November 2026; it is now set to launch on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with expectations of around 40 million copies sold and over $3 billion in first-year revenue, as marketing ramps up this summer.

via GameSpot|

#gaming #grand-theft-auto-vi #gta-6

technology21 days ago•2 min saved

GTA VI finally sets November 19, 2026 release date

GTA VI has an official release date of November 19, 2026, after years of delays. It will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S first, with a PC version expected later, and introduces Lucia as the series’ first female protagonist alongside Jason in a Vice City setting; marketing is planned to begin in summer 2026.

via PCWorld|

#gta-vi #release-date #rockstar-games

gaming21 days ago•2 min saved

Take-Two Pauses Switch 2 Version of Borderlands 4, Shifts Focus to Post-Launch Content

Take-Two says the Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 is on pause as the publisher focuses on quality post-launch updates and ongoing optimization, while continuing collaboration with Nintendo. The pause follows the Switch 2 reveal and a delayed launch, with other Switch 2 titles like PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26 planned; GTA VI remains targeted for 2026.

via theverge.com|

#borderlands-4 #gaming #gearbox

gaming22 days ago•6 min saved

Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Version Paused, Devs Refocus on Post-Launch Content

Development on the Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 has been paused, Take-Two announced during its Q3 2026 results. The Switch 2 version was initially planned for October 2025 but was delayed, and the company says the pause will allow a sharper focus on post-launch content and ongoing game improvements while continuing collaboration with Nintendo. Other Switch 2 titles from Take-Two, such as PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26, remain in the pipeline for the platform.

via Gematsu|

#borderlands #gaming #gearbox-software

gaming1 month ago•31 min saved

GTA 6 to Launch Digitally, Physical Disc Could Follow Weeks Later

GTA 6 is reportedly skipping a day-one physical edition, launching digitally first with a physical release potentially arriving 3–4 weeks after launch or possibly in 2027. The claims come from insiders and are unverified, with official details TBA and more information expected mid-February.

via Insider Gaming|

#digital-edition #gaming #gta-6

gaming1 month ago•3 min saved

Rockstar Arranges Private GTA VI Preview for Terminally Ill Fan

A terminally ill fan reportedly received a private early play session of Grand Theft Auto VI after outreach via LinkedIn and Take-Two involvement, continuing a pattern of granting dying fans early access to unreleased titles amid ongoing Rockstar news.

via Wccftech|

#gaming #gta-vi #private-playtest

games1 month ago•51 min saved

Terminally ill GTA 6 fan lands early-play opportunity after Rockstar outreach

Rockstar Games is reportedly connected a terminally ill GTA 6 fan with a chance to play the game early after a LinkedIn post by Ubisoft developer Anthony Armstrong claimed Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick helped arrange contact; the posts suggesting this were deleted, and details remain NDA-bound. The piece notes Rockstar’s history of granting early access to fans before launches (e.g., Red Dead Redemption 2) and points to a wider industry trend of accommodating fans facing serious illness.

via GamesRadar+|

#early-access #games #gta-6

technology1 month ago•0 min saved

Take-Two Stock Steady Amid Conflicting GTA 6 Release Rumors

There are false rumors suggesting that 'Grand Theft Auto VI' has been delayed, but the game is still scheduled for release this fall, and the news highlights the importance of verifying information in gaming news.

via Bloomberg.com|

#game-delay #gaming-news #grand-theft-auto-vi

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Take-Two Analysts Remain Unfazed by GTA VI Delay

Despite a significant stock decline following the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to November 2026, most analysts remain optimistic about Take-Two's long-term prospects, citing strong earnings, high revenue potential, and strategic timing of the release, with many recommending investors hold or buy the stock.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #gta-vi-delay #investment-strategy

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Take-Two Stock Drops 7% Amid GTA 6 Delay to November 2026

Take-Two's stock dropped 7% after announcing the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to November 2026, citing the need for additional polish. Despite the delay, the company reported strong revenue growth of 33% to $1.96 billion and raised its fiscal year bookings outlook, driven by successful titles like NBA 2K26 and Red Dead Redemption 2. The delay has not impacted the company's overall positive financial outlook.

via CNBC|

#business #delay #earnings

business3 months ago•1 min saved

Rockstar Faces Accusations of Union Busting Amid Staff Firings

Rockstar Games, a subsidiary of Take-Two, has been accused of union busting after firing over 30 employees involved in union organization activities, which the union claims was an act of retaliation, while Take-Two denies and cites gross misconduct as the reason.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#business #firing #gta-6

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Take-Two CEO doubts AI's role in creating GTA's next chapter

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expresses caution about adopting AI in game development due to concerns over intellectual property rights and the current limitations of AI, emphasizing that AI is data-driven and lacks true creativity, which makes him hesitant to fully embrace AI at scale in the industry.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#ai-in-gaming #ceo-comments #game-development

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

GTA 6 Release Delay Rumored to Extend to October 2026

A journalist suggests that GTA 6's release date, initially set for May 2026, might be delayed to October 2026, based on rumors and industry speculation, with an official announcement possibly coming during Take-Two's late November financial call.

via Pure Xbox|

#gaming-rumors #gta6 #release-delay

gaming5 months ago•2 min saved

GTA 6 Leaks and Parodies Hint at In-Game Websites and Uber Parody

A GTA 6 fan has identified several domain names registered by Take-Two that may hint at in-game websites or features, sparking speculation about their purpose, with some suggesting they could be in-game sites accessible in real life. Development of GTA 6 began in 2020, with a delay announced in 2025 pushing the release to May 2026, raising industry questions about its impact.

via IGN|

#game-development #gaming #gta6

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Perfect Dark Reboot: Revival Talks Fall Through Amid Funding Issues

The cancelled Perfect Dark reboot was nearly revived with Take-Two as publisher, but negotiations failed over ownership rights, leading to layoffs at Crystal Dynamics and the shuttering of The Initiative, amidst Microsoft's broader layoffs and game cancellations.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#crystal-dynamics #game-cancellation #microsoft