Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be a massive event for the entire gaming industry, even for studios that aren't named Rockstar. They'll have to navigate the entire 2026 holiday season around what could be the most successful game of all time.
But that launch date isn't the only concern gamers have. Over on Reddit, many GTA fans have voiced their concerns, and there's currently a debate about the best way to launch the game.
Fans are torn over whether GTA 6 should launch at the exact same time for everyone worldwide. There are numerous concerns about going either way, including spoilers and FOMO. One commenter put it pretty succinctly how it could play out: "It should be released at midnight GMT. That's between 4pm-7pm in the US, and 10am-12pm in Australia and New Zealand. It's the least convenient for Europeans but the alternative was a midnight release anyways, so they aren't losing or gaining anything, but the rest of the world gets access at both a better time and at the same time."
New Zealand fans (who typically get game releases first) were pretty succinct, with one noting, "As someone from New...
