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- 007: First Light dev says he’s glad that GTA 6 was delayed to November.
- It now avoids clashing with IO Interactive’s game, which is set for spring 2026.
- March features notable releases like 007, Black Flag Remake, Saros, and more.
Last week, Rockstar announced that GTA 6 has been delayed from its May release to November 2026, disappointing fans. The title needed more polishing; however, some developers are glad with the delay.
007: First Light studio has expressed its relief at the GTA 6 delay because it now leaves a lot of room open for their title. Both were scheduled to release in the spring, although a couple of months apart, but this is GTA 6 we’re talking about.
Why it matters: A close-proximity launch could’ve pushed the audience away from 007, as both the games are full-priced AAA titles, and not everyone is comfortable spending this much money on games in the current economy.
Speaking to Gamesindustry.biz, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak discussed the impact of GTA 6 on the industry and how it could’ve affected 007: First Light. He’s glad there is now plenty of space between both releases.
It would be a lie not to say that obviously spring looks really good. I want to say in the same breath that GTA 6 is a welcome thing for the industry.
– Hakan Abrak
He says that spring is now looking ‘pretty good’, but GTA 6 is a welcome thing, and it will be great for the industry. Nonetheless, March is still stuffed with awesome releases and tough competition from all sides.
007: First Light, Saros, Crimson Desert, and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake, all are scheduled for March, and with Resident Evil Requiem also targeting a February release, H1 of 2026 is brimming with content.
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