Grand Theft Auto VI is warping the video game release calendar
The Verge·June 5, 2026
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI is having a significant impact on the video game release calendar. Many major titles are avoiding a November release, when GTA VI is set to launch, resulting in a sparse release schedule for that month. In contrast, the rest of the fall season is crowded with releases, including Wolverine on September 15th and other notable titles such as Dune: Awakening and Control Resonant. The absence of GTA VI from recent gaming events has not diminished its influence on the industry's release plans.
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