Another exec at a big game company told the outlet that it’s “tough out there,” even without GTA 6 around. “It’s immensely difficult to find free time for new games to shine,” they said, and added that free time is “the real scarcity for us, not money.”

Scheduled for a fall 2025 launch, this highly anticipated title is prompting major publishers to reconsider and potentially delay their own game releases to avoid direct competition. The uncertainty surrounding GTA 6's exact release date only amplifies these concerns,

Rockstar Games' upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 is already causing major disruptions in the gaming industry, with reports suggesting that at least three major publishers are preparing to delay their releases to avoid launching near the highly anticipated title.