Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption II was supposed to be one of 2017's biggest releases until Rockstar and Take-Two delayed the game to Spring 2018 and then again to Fall 2018. GTA V would go on to sell 190 million copies and become one of the best-selling games of all time. The company said the four-month delay would give the team more time to polish and refine the game. Rockstar was originally planning to launch Grand Theft Auto V in Spring 2013, but the company delayed the game to September of that year. Take-Two said the delay gave the game a better release window and would allow Take-Two more time to market the game. Rockstar's open-world western, Red Dead Redemption, was originally set to launch at the end of April 2010 before Take-Two pushed the game to May of that year. Rockstar also confirmed that GTA IV's first DLC pack, The Lost and Damned, was delayed as well. Rockstar's GTA game for Nintendo DS, GTA: Chinatown Wars, was originally expected to release before the end of January 2009, but the game was pushed to April 2009. Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars And GTA 4 DLC Take-Two said at the time that "certain elements of development proved to be more time-intensive than expected." The company went on to say it was disappointed to have to reduce financial guidance by more than $200 million as a result of the delay. Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV, which was originally set to launch in October 2007, was delayed to April 2008. Some of Rockstar's games have released on schedule. What's more, this list is not comprehensive of every Rockstar game in recent times, just the biggest ones. There has been no mention of PC, so people looking to buy the game on that platform may have to wait the longest. Also of note, GTA VI is confirmed for release in 2025 across PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here is a quick rundown of all the big Rockstar titles and their delays prior to launch. But the company has a history of delaying games, GTA and otherwise, even if it means tough financial news for the company in the near-term. Take-Two no doubt wants to have the game ship on time to appease investors and meet its financial projections. Rockstar parent company Take-Two has signaled in its earnings projections that GTA VI is (obviously) expected to be a huge money-maker and the company has issued guidance that reflects that. Now Playing: GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto VI) Official Trailer By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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