Grand Theft Auto 6’s Delay Could Lead to a Spike in Real-Life Crime

Grand Theft Auto 6’s delay could lead to a spike in real-life crime

If violent video games caused real-world violence, we'd see spikes in crime right after their release. Instead, we see the opposite.

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Includes Grand Theft Auto V Story Mode and Grand Theft Auto Online. When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber, and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government, and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody — least of all each other. Cl…

Take-Two CEO Isn’t Too Worried About GTA 6 Delay: "It's less than six months"

The anticipation behind GTA 6 is high as ever, however, fans have been slightly disappointed with the delay. Whenever a game is delayed, the hype behind it skyrockets beyond the universe, as the delay has to be justified. For instance, CD Projekt Red delayed Cyberpunk 2077; its unfinished nature dispirited fans, and the studio’s reputation plummeted. The next Grand Theft Auto will be available to all on May 26, 2026. Despite the risks brought by…