‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ News & Update: Rockstar Games To Release ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ First Before Launching GTA 6; Scheduled Deployment of GTA6 Still in Limbo
The highly-anticipated release of 'Grand Theft Auto 6' (GTA) has remained indefinite following Rockstar Games' confirmation of 'Red Dead Redemption 2,' which will be made available to video games fans in fall of 2017. The sixth installment of GTA has been pegged for release in 2020 instead of 2018 due to the decision of the gaming company to focus on 'Red Dead Redemption.'
According to Game & Guide, Rockstar Games needs more time to work on GTA 6 but it warns of a possible postponement of 'Grand Theft Auoto 6.' Neurogadget reported in October 2016 on the rumored cancellation of GTA 6 in favor of a downloadable content for its GTA 5.
Previous rumors have suggested the introduction of a female protagonist in 'Grand Theft Auto 6.' A different storyline is also doing the rounds of Internet forums dedicated on GTA. As Neurogadget has confirmed, GTA6 will use Texas as the main setting.
Players have been advised to keep on playing GTA 5 and to consider what "Red Dead Redemption 2' will have to offer. There are hush-hushes that 'Red Dead Redemption 2's' features might provide a sort of preview into 'Grand Theft Auto 6.'
Game & Guide assured GTA fans that 'Grand Theft Auto 6' has not been totally killed. The success of the GTA series is an impetus for Rockstar Games to offer a new installment. GTA fans are only asking when the GTA 6 deployment will materialize.
MNR Daily downplays talks that the delay of 'Grand Theft Auto 6' is due to a financial matter. Rockstar Games invested $265M for the development and marketing of GTA 5. The company's financial viability remains solid because GTA 5 has reached $800M sales since 2013.
Rock Star Games has confirmed that 'Red Dead Redemption 2' will only be available on PS4 and Xbox One and will not be launched on PC. The company hopes to make as much money off 'Red Dead Redemption 2.'
