- The GTA 6 delay has been dubbed a ‘real blow’ to PlayStation because it was supposed to help PS5 gain many new users.
- The entry was supposed to cause a mass migration of PS4 users to the newer console because of the hype.
- However, now these users will stay on the PS4 for a more extended period, which will significantly impact the sales of the PS5.
GTA 6 is one of those rare moments where the whole industry is expected to be massively affected by its arrival. A significant bump in the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 sales targets was expected, but the delay has caused a massive dilemma for console makers.
A notable analyst has even claimed that the GTA 6 delay has dealt a ‘real blow’ to PS5. The delay will affect how well the current-gen console performs this year, as it was supposed to attract a slew of PS4 users.
Why it matters: Many analysts believe the GTA 6 delay to next year will have significant consequences for console makers and the overall industry. This year will likely be one of the current generation’s lowest points for PlayStation and Xbox.
As per a Bloomberg report, the sudden GTA 6 delay has thrown the PlayStation ecosystem into disarray.
The console maker is now only expecting to sell up to 15 million PS5s this year, with analysts suspecting that the delay will significantly impact the numbers.
The delay in GTA VI is a real blow to the PS5. This was supposed to be the product that got many consumers to get off the PS4 and on to a PS5.
-David Cole, CEO of DFC Intelligence.
The damage from the GTA 6 delay is so massive that analysts expect Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 units to sell 700K fewer units this year.
According to past reports, almost 50% of UK gamers were ready to upgrade their last-gen consoles to newer variants for GTA 6. It perfectly shows the demand for Rockstar’s magnum opus.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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