We can’t say it really took everyone by surprise, but the second release date delay for Grand Theft Auto 6, which pushed Rockstar's game to late 2026, definitely shook up the gaming world this week.
Naturally, the gaming community’s reactions were mixed, since we are talking about one of the most anticipated titles of the decade. So a lot of disappointment, worries, and memes pop up on the internet immediately after – not only that, but the delay also sent the publisher Take-Two’s stock down.
Take-Two’s Stock Takes A 10% Hit, But Confidence Remains High
According to a report from Insider Gaming, GTA 6’s delay made Take-Two’s stock go down around 10%, which is a fairly significant number when it’s dealing with one of the biggest publishers in the gaming industry.
However, despite the financial dip, Strauss Zelnick, the current CEO of the publisher, doesn’t look too concerned about it.
Speaking to IGN shortly after the announcement (and the stock drop), the executive said the decision to delay the game was “the right call”, emphasizing that it’s ultimately for the game’s own good (and, of course, for the community’s expectations).
“We wanted to give Rockstar the appropriate...
