The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is making game developers and publishers nervous. They’re worried that their games will get lost in the hype surrounding this highly anticipated title. Christopher Dring from The Game Business recently spoke with a head of a game distribution company, who preferred to remain anonymous. The exec said that the release of GTA VI could lead to a slew of game delays.
Why the concern? GTA VI is an open-world game that everyone’s been waiting for. Releasing a game around the same time as GTA VI would be a bad idea. Rockstar Games’ titles tend to suck up all the attention – and money. “Their games always make a lot of money, and they dominate the market,” the exec said. “We don’t want to release our games near GTA VI. We need to have backup plans.”
The way people play games has changed, too. Now, players spend hours on a single game or play fewer games overall. This means some gamers might buy GTA VI and play it for months, ignoring other titles. “Even without GTA VI, it’s hard to find time for new games,” the exec said. “For us, the scarcity isn’t money – it’s time.”
The GTA VI Effect
Game developers and publishers are feeling the pressure. They know that GTA VI will be a huge release, and they don’t want to get lost in the shuffle. This could lead to a delay in other game releases. The exec’s company is already planning ahead, coming up with strategies to avoid competing with GTA VI.
GTA VI is set to release this year on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. If there’s more news about this highly anticipated game, we’ll be sure to report it.
Source: Gamingbolt