As fans come to terms with the GTA 6 delay, the gaming community has been abuzz with a range of reactions. From creating countdowns that serve as a cheaper alternative to therapy to heartfelt pleas urging everyone to remain calm, the anticipation remains palpable. Amidst this whirlwind, one actor has expressed delight at the news: Luke Dale, known for his role as Hans Capon in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Dale took to social media, sharing his thoughts on X/Twitter with an optimistic message: "WE'RE IN WITH A SHOT! GOTY!" He concluded his post with the hashtag KCD2, indicating his enthusiasm for his own game in light of the major delay. This light-hearted response reflects a broader sentiment in the gaming industry, particularly among developers and publishers of titles that were set to release around the same time as GTA 6.
While players have eagerly awaited the next installment in the critically-acclaimed GTA series, the delay has created a sense of relief among other game developers. Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has acknowledged that the excitement surrounding GTA 6 is the greatest anticipation he has ever witnessed for any entertainment property. Consequently, this has led many developers to worry about the potential overshadowing of their games by such a high-profile release.
Even prominent figures like Gearbox's Randy Pitchford found themselves in the spotlight, having to deny any correlation between the adjustment of Borderlands 4's release date and the impending launch of GTA 6. With the delay now confirmed, developers who had been hesitant to announce their release dates can proceed with greater confidence. This opens up possibilities for nominations and accolades at future award ceremonies, as reported by GamesRadar+.
In the midst of this shifting landscape, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has seen remarkable success. Our review awarded the game three out of five stars, highlighting its gorgeous graphics and noting that it continues to be as divisive and challenging as its predecessor. Following a successful launch that sold over one million copies within the first 24 hours, developer Warhorse Studios is diligently working on a post-release roadmap. This includes recent additions such as mod support, a barber shop feature, and over a thousand fixes and improvements.
In light of Rockstar's announcement regarding the GTA 6 delay, the highly anticipated sequel is now set to launch on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This confirmation follows months of speculation about whether the game would meet its initial 2025 launch window, despite reassurances from Take-Two that everything was still on track. With this new timeline, both fans and developers alike are left to recalibrate their expectations for the future of gaming.
