Tucked away in Microsoft’s new assertion about its ongoing acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a declare that the corporate expects Rockstar Video games’ Grand Theft Auto 6 to launch someday in 2024. Hardly the primary main disclose to have come up as a part of Microsoft and Sony’s discussions over the aforementioned acquisition, this info is fairly stunning, although it should not be taken without any consideration.
Nothing particular or explicit was identified concerning the sport till the Web was aware about a collection of leaks in regards to the new Grand Theft Auto. Certainly, even the mere truth {that a} continuation to the flagship Rockstar title was being developed was hazy till then, however the developer introduced quickly afterward that the leaks had been true. Official info remains to be scarce presently, however followers are keen to search out out whether or not Grand Theft Auto 6 can be launching anytime quickly.
In line with Microsoft’s new Activision Blizzard assertion for the CMA (the UK’s Competitors and Markets Authority), Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated to launch someday in 2024, as cited on web page 24 of the doc in query. An thrilling piece of data by itself, nevertheless it’s instantly value declaring that Microsoft is quoting Tech Radar’s article for this quotation, which suggests it is not coming from any of the corporate’s personal inner sources, as some followers are sure to have hoped for. Relying on one’s interpretation, the reliability of this info could possibly be considerably problematic, however a broad 2024 launch window definitely would not sound misplaced.
Take-Two lately introduced that leaks would not have an effect on the event of GTA 6, nevertheless it’s additionally extremely unlikely that something comparable would occur sooner or later, as each the writer itself and Rockstar Video games are sure to have bolstered its safety within the wake of this occasion. Contemporary details about the sport’s hypothetical launch dates can be arduous to return by, then, and it goes with out saying that Microsoft would not be wanting to casually point out one thing that vital in a press release reminiscent of this one.
Extra broadly, Microsoft is not pleased with regulators’ feedback concerning the Activision Blizzard deal, and the assertion itself is meant to reveal that the acquisition is, actually, a pro-consumer transfer. “The merger is basically pro-competitive,” mentioned Microsoft, claiming that the deal would bolster trade competitors in a market that has been “lengthy dominated by Sony.” GTA 6‘s alleged launch window was introduced up particularly for example of alternate options that, in keeping with Microsoft, Sony would possibly discover to additional enhance its market share.
Regardless of the case could also be, the Grand Theft Auto fanbase expects an official reveal quickly, and it is not not possible that one thing of the sort could certainly happen. Whether or not this finally ends up being the case or not, a 2024 launch date would imply that GTA 6 may launch over a decade after GTA 5, which is sort of a very long time certainly.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is presently in improvement.
Supply: Microsoft