Jason Schreier Says GTA 6 Delay Sent the Games Industry Into a Panic
The year-long delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 has caused concern not only among fans but across the gaming industry as a whole. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, the postponement has led to panic behind the scenes at some publishers.
While the delay may have benefited a few upcoming titles — such as Marathon, Ghost of Yotei, The Outer Worlds 2, and Ninja Gaiden 4 — giving them breathing room, Schreier reports that many studios haven’t been so lucky. Emergency meetings have reportedly taken place at several companies.
In other conversations, people working on games slated for fall 2026 told me they are praying that Rockstar doesn’t slip again — or in some cases, that it does, so they have an excuse to delay to 2027 and score more time.
Despite the reaction, Schreier believes the panic may be premature. He pointed out that recent overlapping releases — like the Oblivion remaster and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — show that players are willing to embrace more than one major release at a time.
As a reminder, GTA 6 is currently set to launch on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. In its latest trailer, fans spotted what appears to be Michael De Santa’s iconic yacht from GTA 5.