As gamers grapple with the news of the GTA 6 delay—ranging from creating countdown sites “that are cheaper than therapy” to calling for fans to “calm ourselves” on social media—one individual seems elated by the development: actor Luke Dale, known for his role in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Dale, who played Hans Capon in the game, took to X/Twitter with an optimistic perspective on the setback, exclaiming: “WE’RE IN WITH A SHOT! GOTY!” and tagging it with #KCD2.
While fans have been eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the legendary series—so much so that Take-Two Interactive’s Strauss Zelnick described the buzz surrounding GTA 6 as “the greatest anticipation [he’s] ever seen for an entertainment property”—the ripples of this delay are being felt across the gaming landscape. Developers and publishers eyeing a similar timeframe had been understandably anxious about potentially colliding with GTA 6’s release. Randy Pitchford from Gearbox even had to firmly deny that Borderlands 4’s adjusted release wasn’t influenced by GTA 6, which turned out to be accurate.
Luke Dale is undoubtedly not the only industry professional breathing a sigh of relief. His public expression of joy reflects a broader sentiment: games already slated for 2025—and those hesitating to finalize their release dates until GTA 6 was in the clear—can now move forward with greater confidence about earning accolades during awards season or securing spots on the best games of 2025 lists (thanks to GamesRadar+).
We rated Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 at three out of five stars, noting, “This stunning medieval RPG remains just as divisive, sharp, and challenging as its predecessor.”
Following a spectacular launch that saw over a million players scoop up Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 within the first 24 hours, developer Warhorse Studios is diligently executing its post-launch strategy. The latest updates include mod support, a barber shop, and “over a thousand” enhancements and bug fixes.
Yesterday, Rockstar made headlines by confirming the delay of GTA 6 to 2026. The highly-anticipated sequel is now set to hit PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 26, 2026. This announcement follows months of speculation about whether the game would still make its intended 2025 launch window, despite earlier reassurances from Take-Two about its timely release.
No additional details were provided by Rockstar at this time. The first—and so far only—glimpse into GTA 6 was revealed back in December 2023.
