Analyst Claims That GTA 6 Delay Is A Nightmare Scenario For The Gaming Industry

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"I don't think anyone benefits in 2025 from this push"

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  • GTA 6 has been delayed to next year, causing commotion in the gaming world. 
  • An analyst has claimed that this is a nightmare scenario for the industry. 
  • Following the unexpected and brutal price hike from Xbox, this took the world by surprise. 

Many may still not believe it, but GTA 6 has been delayed to 2026, even though Rockstar made many claims that this game is set to release this year. The company reassured its fandom many times that the release window won’t change, but here we are. 

 While it is not surprising that his game has been delayed, as there was literally no update or new trailers from the gaming giant, it seems to be a disaster for the gaming industry. A popular analyst seems to believe that this is a nightmare scenario following the price hikes from Xbox.

Why it matters: GTA 6 is arguably the most hyped and anticipated title of all time, so its delay has caused turmoil in the industry and, of course, frustrated many fans. 

Analyst On GTA 6 Delay
Mat Piscatella Thinks GTA 6’s Delay Is A Nightmare For The Video Game Industry

Mat Piscatella, a well-known analyst in the industry, has shared his thoughts regarding the delay of this year’s most anticipated game. He previously said that the upcoming GTA could be the most important game ever released in the industry.

“Well, this week has certainly been nightmare scenario territory for the video game industry forecast. I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. And C’mon people. It was ‘survive TO 25’ not through.”

-Mat Piscatella

He further states that this delay doesn’t mean more money will be available for other games this year. It means that the money that would have been spent on gaming this year has just disappeared. 

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As per an insider, Rockstar didn’t seem very confident in the 2025 release window despite several claims.

He is uncertain about the gaming market now as Xbox recently announced a massive price hike for its consoles and controllers. It has also announced that the upcoming first-party titles will now cost $80, which has further caused commotion among the fandom. 

Bad things have happened so fast to the gaming industry that it may seem like a difficult year. However, even without GTA 6, there are a bunch of games to look forward to, so the delay may not be as bad as many are thinking

What do you think about Rockstar straight-up delaying the game to 2026? Do you agree with one of the most renowned analysts? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or join the official Tech4Gamers forums to discuss it in detail.

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