GTA 6 Speculation Reaches Absurd Levels
The internet's tendency to overreact to even the smallest hints of information was on full display this week regarding Grand Theft Auto 6. What began as a brief observation during a podcast appearance has morphed into widespread rumors of another delay, despite a lack of concrete evidence.
The Origin of the Rumor
Jason Schreier, a respected Bloomberg journalist known for his industry insights, mentioned on The Ringer's Button Mash podcast that GTA 6 might follow a similar development pattern to Red Dead Redemption 2, which experienced multiple delays before its release. Schreier’s wasn't a prediction of a delay itself; rather, it was an observation that the game may not yet be “content complete.” This seemingly innocuous remark triggered a chain reaction across online platforms.
The Internet Amplifies
outlets misinterpreted Schreier's statement as confirmation of another potential delay. Social media and the GTA 6 subreddit quickly became hubs for anxious discussion, with headlines proclaiming that gamers were “kissing goodbye to their November dreams.” The situation escalated to the point where prediction markets like Polymarket saw a spike in bets related to a third GTA 6 delay.
Schreier's Reaction
Recognizing the absurdity of the situation, Schreier himself expressed his disbelief on social media, stating, “It’s impossible to overstate how stupid this is.” He clarified that while he noted the game wasn't content complete – a state it likely hadn't reached even during previous delays – this observation alone doesn't guarantee another postponement. He acknowledged that it was
