The release of GTA 6 may not be determined until next year, according to a former Rockstar developer.

Are we in for a potential delay? That's the question on everyone's mind as we eagerly await news about GTA 6. According to a former employee of Rockstar, it's highly unlikely that we'll hear any announcements about a delay this year. He sheds light on the production process for GTA 4, which could give us some insight into the development of its highly anticipated sequel.

It's no secret that GTA 6 is expected to be the biggest game of the decade, if not of all time. Fans are on the edge of their seats, desperately searching for any hint of a new trailer. And the industry itself is hoping for a boost in console sales with the release of this highly anticipated title. The big question on everyone's mind is when exactly we can expect GTA 6 to hit the shelves. Take-Two, the owner of Rockstar Games, recently confirmed that the game is on track to launch in autumn 2025. However, conflicting reports from various sources claim that it has been pushed back to 2026, causing a stir among insiders.

Fortunately, a former employee of Rockstar North has provided some insight into the studio's past delays. He suggests that any potential delay for GTA 6 won't be decided until much closer to the original launch date. Obbe Vermeij, who worked at Rockstar North from 1995 to 2009 as a technical director on GTA 3, GTA: Vice City, GTA: San Andreas, and GTA 4, took to Twitter to share his thoughts. "The decision to delay GTA 4 was made four months or so before the original release date," he wrote. "Any further and it's hard to make the call. Rockstar is probably not in a position to determine whether they will hit 2025 until May-ish."

While Vermeij clarifies that he has no inside information on GTA 6, he believes that Rockstar will not release the game until they are 100% satisfied with it. "GTA 6 will sell for 10+ years and there is no competition to worry about," he added. "They are not going to release the game until they're 100% happy with it. No matter what it said in the trailer."

It's worth noting that Vermeij's insights may not reflect the current state of Rockstar's development culture. The studio has undergone significant changes since he left in 2009. The longtime president of Rockstar North, Leslie Benzies, departed in 2016 after 15 years, and co-founder Dan Houser, who played a major role in the creative direction of GTA, left in 2020. His brother and co-founder, Sam Houser, currently serves as the president of Rockstar Games.

Based on Rockstar's history, it's not uncommon for them to delay a game's release. Along with GTA 4, its sequel, GTA 5, missed its initial Q2 2013 release date and was pushed back to September. And Red Dead Redemption 2 was delayed twice, from the second half of 2017 to October 2018. So, while it's hard to predict if GTA 6 will actually come out in 2025, we can't rule out the possibility of a delay.

In the meantime, fans can continue to speculate on when we'll see the next trailer for GTA 6. Some believe that we could get a fresh glimpse in October. As of now, the game is slated for release next year. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on Twitter, and leave a comment below to stay updated on all the exclusive gaming content and latest releases before they're even announced on our site. And for those who wish to submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features, you can now do so easily through our Submit Stuff page. Thank you for your continued support!

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