GTA 6 Could Lose 140 Million Players Before It Even Launches

[nihalsari]

Calls are growing in Russia to ban Grand Theft Auto 6, a move that could shut more than 140 million people out of one of the most anticipated game releases of the decade. The push comes from members of the World Russian People’s Council, who argue the franchise promotes immoral behavior and poses a cultural threat to youth.

If enacted, such a ban would significantly reduce the global audience for Rockstar Games, even before GTA 6 officially launches in November 2026. After a 13-year wait since GTA 5, the idea that millions of fans may never legally access the game highlights how geopolitical and cultural tensions are increasingly shaping entertainment markets.

[madmax]

between dev limbo and geopolitics, it’s kinda amazing any big game ships at all anymore