The news that Rockstar pushed back GTA 6 into next year landed in a place few would expect – a parliamentary debate in Poland. The postponement was raised on Thursday by Witold Tumanowicz, an MP from the Confederation for Liberty and Independence party, who used the delay as a sarcastic talking point during a broader session.
Tumanowicz said that Rockstar had announced the game would be delayed until next year and framed the news as a scandal, saying, “If people don’t take to the streets after something like this, I don’t know what will happen.” The remark was met with mixed reactions, with some colleagues annoyed that a video game delay, delivered in a sarcastic tone, was even mentioned during parliamentary business.
The delay itself was confirmed in Rockstar’s announcement that pushed GTA 6 into 2026, moving the game from an earlier May slot to a November window. The development has already had market and industry ripples, including commentary from Take-Two’s leadership about the extra time; for background on the corporate response, see the Take-Two CEO piece on generative AI and GTA.
- New release window – Rockstar moved GTA 6 into 2026, with a November date cited in company messaging.
- Public reaction – The delay produced widespread chatter across social and gaming communities, which is what landed the topic inside a parliamentary quip.
- Industry notes – Conversations about the delay touched on broader topics, including development timelines and comments from Take-Two leadership about creative work and AI; consolepcgaming’s coverage on that topic can be read here.
Short, sarcastic mentions like Tumanowicz’s are the kind of oddball moments that remind everyone of the cultural footprint a franchise like GTA still has. Some clearly felt a video game line did not belong on the floor; others treated it as a throwaway gag. Either way, the delay continues to reverberate beyond gaming circles.
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