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GTA 6 fans left frustrated as highly anticipated game is delayed again

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  • The release date for Grand Theft Auto VI has been postponed, with the highly anticipated game now scheduled to launch on 19 November 2026.
  • Rockstar, the game's developer, and its parent company Take-Two Interactive stated the delay is necessary to ensure the game meets the high level of polish players expect.
  • The official trailer for GTA VI was released in December 2023 after an online leak, generating over 93 million views within its first 24 hours.
  • Fans reacted positively to the trailer, praising the graphics and the apparent introduction of a female protagonist, Lucia, alongside a male character named Jason.
  • The game will be set in an expanded version of Vice City and is expected to be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
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