Indie Developers Refuse to Cede November to Grand Theft Auto 6
While the industry braces for Rockstar's blockbuster, smaller studios and Xbox are holding their ground in the crucial holiday release window.
Independent developers are refusing to clear the runway for Grand Theft Auto 6. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, indie studios pushed back against expectations to delay their projects, asking, "Why should we just give up the entire month of November?"
According to Windows Central, Xbox "doesn't even need GTA 6 for November," as the platform reportedly "has something even better" lined up for the month.
Rockstar prepares for launch
Vice reports that Game Informer is preparing a dedicated GTA 6 issue. At the same time, Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive are shutting down unauthorized projects. According to GamesRadar+, a modder using leaked code to port Grand Theft Auto 5 to the original Nintendo Switch halted the project following developer intervention, stating, "I am thankful for Take-Two's mercy."
Life after GTA 6
Looking ahead, an NME report suggests the Grand Theft Auto 6 development team will reportedly work on an L.A. Noire sequel next.
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