The mere mention of a potential " Grand Theft Auto 6 delay" sends shivers through the gaming industry, evoking a mix of fear, dread, and excitement. The recently kicked off SAG-AFTRA strike against the use of AI in the acting profession ignited fears that the big release everyone is waiting for might be affected — but luckily, we have good news.
Companies like Ubisoft and Xbox have their eyes firmly fixed on GTA 6's release window, either hoping to ride the wave of its success or strategically planning their own releases to avoid being overshadowed by a game that Take-Two Interactive claims will set a new creative benchmark in entertainment.
Given the immense anticipation surrounding GTA 6, it's no surprise that rumors of a potential delay due to the SAG-AFTRA strike quickly spread over the weekend. While initial reports suggested an inevitable GTA 6 delay, documents obtained by Kotaku later confirmed that the game is exempt from the strike, as it began development before September 2023.
On July 26, voice actors from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) voted to strike after nearly two years of failed negotiations with video game companies like Activision, Electronic Arts, and Insomniac Games. The union sought "critical A.I. protections for members" in their proposed new agreement.
