Only One Person Celebrates GTA 6 Delay, Frustrating Fans

Amid the mixed emotions fans are experiencing due to the delay of GTA 6 – from crafting countdowns as a form of therapy to urging each other to stay calm – one person seems to be reveling in the news: Luke Dale, the actor from Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

Known for his portrayal of Hans Capon in the game, Dale chose to view the delay optimistically, taking to Twitter to share his enthusiasm by proclaiming, “WE’RE IN WITH A SHOT! GOTY!” alongside the hashtag #KCD2.

While the gaming community eagerly awaits the next installment of the highly acclaimed series, the delay has caused a ripple effect in the industry. Companies planning releases around the same time as GTA 6 were understandably concerned about potential clashes. Even Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford had to clarify that moving up Borderlands 4’s release date was unrelated to GTA 6, despite initial speculation.

Luke Dale is not alone in breathing a sigh of relief; his public declaration merely highlights a sentiment shared by many in the industry. The silver lining of the delay is that games released in 2025 and those waiting for GTA 6’s launch confirmation can now proceed with more confidence, aiming for recognition in award ceremonies and best games lists for 2025.

Warhorse Studios, the developers behind the successful Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, have been steadily enhancing the game with updates such as mod support, a barber shop, and numerous fixes following its impressive launch, where over 1 million copies were sold in just 24 hours.

Rockstar’s recent announcement of GTA 6’s postponement to 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S has stirred the gaming community. Despite earlier assurances from Take-Two, the delay has been confirmed after months of speculation. With the lack of additional details from Rockstar at this time, fans eagerly await more information about the highly anticipated sequel, first teased back in December 2023.