CoinDCX, one of India's leading crypto exchanges, announced the introduction of Daily SIP, a new addition to its monthly SIP experience that lets users invest in crypto every day, starting at just Rs 100. According to the company, the update will give investors a tighter
Redmi Note 15 has become more expensive in India yet again, with Xiaomi revising the prices of both storage variants by Rs 2,000. The latest increase comes just weeks after an earlier price adjustment, making the phone significantly costlier than its launch price
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. Apple reportedly bringing M6 chip and new colours to iMac later this year Apple is reportedly preparing a new 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip and new colours
Sonova launched its third hearing-aid platform utilising real-time AI on Monday, its latest effort to strengthen its position in a market that relies on rapid technology upgrades to shorten replacement cycles and attract first-time users. The Swiss company was the first one to roll
Drone deliveries are getting a full lift off and for Amazon Prime members the option to get their orders shipped faster is coming to more cities in the US. The company has confirmed that Prime Air deliveries will reach around 500 cities by the end of 2026
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party will introduce a bill in Parliament that seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10% of a platform's global revenue for non-compliance
Apple shipments are expected to decline by around 2.1% in 2026, before returning to growth of around 2.8% in 2027, noted Counterpoint Research. However, it is likely to remain a comparatively resilient due to the sustained demand for the iPhone 17 series
The Indian government has ordered Google to shut down hundreds of Firebase accounts that have been linked to online and bank scams, affecting many people in the country. These scams have become a major issue in India over the last few years and most of it is linked to the rise of digital payments
GTA VI delayed again — Rockstar Games moves launch to November 2026
GTA VI delayed to 2026 — 13 years since GTA V; here’s the delay timeline, reasons and Rockstar Games’ response
Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive have confirmed yet another delay for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), extending the release of the gaming industry's most-anticipated title to 19 November 2026. The announcement, made on Thursday, marks the second official postponement of the sequel and further stretches what has already been a decade-long wait for millions of fans.
The latest update means players will now have waited 13 years since Grand Theft Auto V first took the world by storm in 2013. While frustration is mounting among eager fans, analysts and industry observers largely agree that the delay underscores Rockstar's long-standing reputation for prioritising quality over deadlines.
Why GTA 6 is delayed?
The new date represents the second major delay for GTA VI. The title was originally scheduled for a Fall 2025 launch, before Take-Two announced in May 2025 that it would instead arrive in May 2026. Just six months later, the company confirmed that the game will now release on 19 November 2026, adding another six months to the development timeline.Rockstar Games addressed the delay in a statement posted on X, writing, “We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realise has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.”
Timeline of delays
Date Announcement Details December 2023 Game revealed + initial release window Rockstar officially unveiled GTA VI with a trailer and confirmed a Fall 2025 release window. 2 May 2025 First delay announced Take-Two Interactive said the launch had been pushed to May 2026 to allow for additional development and testing. 6 November 2025 Second delay announced The company confirmed a further postponement to 19 November 2026, citing the need for “extra months” of polish and refinement.Why waiting for GTA 6 could be fruitful?
Industry experts note that Rockstar's strategy of taking its time has paid dividends in the past. Grand Theft Auto V, launched after several delays, became one of the best-selling entertainment products of all time, generating over $8 billion in revenue since release.Analyst Wyatt Swanson of D.A. Davidson & Co told Reuters, “Taking the right amount of time to develop and perfect the game is important because generally rushed games with flaws often never recover or reach sales potential.”
That philosophy appears to be guiding Rockstar once again. The company's reputation rests on releasing games that redefine the open-world genre, and its developers are known for exacting attention to detail—whether in world-building, character design, or cinematic storytelling.
What to expect from GTA 6: Story, characters, timeline and more
Few entertainment properties command the same global attention as Grand Theft Auto. Since its debut in 1997, the series has courted controversy and acclaim in equal measure for its violent, satirical depiction of crime and modern life.GTA V became a cultural phenomenon, blending cinematic storytelling with online multiplayer experiences that continue to thrive more than a decade later. With that legacy comes towering expectations for GTA VI—expectations Rockstar appears unwilling to compromise.
The upcoming entry returns to a Miami-like setting inspired by Vice City, featuring two lead characters: Lucia, the series' first playable female protagonist, and her unnamed male partner. The first trailer, released in December 2023 and set to Tom Petty's Love Is a Long Road, depicts the duo in a fast-paced sequence of robberies, car chases, and neon-lit chaos.
In one scene, Lucia, newly released from prison, tells her partner, “The only way we are going to get through this is by sticking together, being a team.”
Fans quickly likened the pair to a modern-day “Bonnie and Clyde”, hinting that the narrative will focus on loyalty, survival, and crime across a sprawling Florida-inspired world.
Why the delay matters
While the delay is disappointing, it is expected to have positive long-term implications for both the game and the broader industry. Analysts predict that GTA VI will act as a major catalyst for console sales and hardware upgrades, similar to how GTA V drove PlayStation 4 and Xbox One adoption in 2013.Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has previously described GTA VI as “a generational release” that will “set new benchmarks for entertainment.”
The extended development window may also allow Rockstar to fine-tune the game's ambitious open world, improve AI systems, and prepare for a simultaneous launch across next-generation platforms.
GTA 6 price expectations
Beyond the release date, analysts are also debating how much Rockstar should charge for its long-awaited title. A recent study by MIDiA Research, shared with IGN, found that GTA VI would likely generate more revenue at the standard $69.99 price point than at the rumoured $100.Perry Gresham, Head of Data at MIDiA, said, “Our research suggests that GTA 6 will perform better financially at a standard $69.99 than at the much-discussed $100.”
The report describes $70 as the “optimal” price point, warning that a higher tag could shrink the game's potential market. Co-author Brandon Sutton added, “Our findings show that 59 per cent of consumers have some interest in purchasing GTA 6, underlining its broad appeal and commercial potential.”
According to MIDiA's survey of 2,000 US respondents, 60 per cent of interested players would “definitely” or “probably” purchase the game at $69.99, but only 35 per cent would do so at $99.99, and just 16 per cent at $149.99.
Source: LiveMint
Related Posts: GTA 6 delay, Grand Theft Auto VI release date, Rockstar Games GTA 6, GTA 6 November 2026 launch, Take-Two Interactive GTA 6, GTA 6 timeline, GTA 6 postponed
India's semiconductor market is projected to reach USD 155 billion by CY31, implying a (CAGR) of 20 per cent and taking the country's share of global to roughly 9 per cent by 2031, according to a report by . The report said India's semiconductor opportunity is being supported by a combination of
12 hours ago
![Washington DC [US], August 23 (ANI): Dr Dre, the legendary hip-hop producer and performer, sees AI as another tool in the music-tech toolbox akin to](http://newsorbit360.com/files/news/en/imgs/its-a-new-tool-for-creativity.jpg?height=520)
Washington DC [US], August 23 (ANI): Dr Dre, the legendary hip-hop producer and performer, sees AI as another tool in the music-tech toolbox akin to synthesisers and asserted that only people "who have trouble creating" are afraid of AI, reported Variety.Washington DC [US], August 23 (ANI): Dr Dre
15 hours ago
Vine is back? Divine app revives six-second videos, bans AI content Vine is making a comeback through Divine, a new six-second video app backed by Jack Dorsey that bans AI content and brings back old Vine videos. Published on: Aug 23, 2026, 22:41:11 IST By Durva More Prefer HTon Google Share via
15 hours ago
The story so far: The head of Flock, a surveillance camera maker-operator that works with a range of clients in the U.S., issued an apology this month after the Washington Post reported that multiple law enforcement officers had abused his product network
1 days ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. Fujifilm X-T30 III review: The specs are familiar, but the shooting experience is hard to ignore The Fujifilm X-T30 III is a tiny
1 days ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. I tracked my sleep with these smartwatches to see which ones make sleep tracking useful I tested smartwatches with sleep tracking to see how useful their sleep insights are for
1 days ago
firms have become “somewhat marginal” in the artificial intelligence investment cycle given the scale of capital required, and large enterprises should increasingly fund AI companies alongside traditional investors, managing director said on Saturday
1 days ago
Amid growing competition from Anthropic and Chinese AI models, OpenAI said it is cutting the prices of its frontier GPT-5.6 Sol model for developers by more than 20% for the next three months. The price cuts are effective on OpenAI's application programming interface, or API
1 days ago
Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday indicated that Apple could broaden its manufacturing operations in India beyond iPhones, potentially adding products such as MacBooks and iPads. Speaking at the launch of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)
1 days ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. Best 32-inch smart TVs in India 2026: Top picks across budgets for sharper viewing, smart features and entertainment Explore 32-inch smart TVs with Full HD and QLED options
2 days ago
Nvidia has made a minority investment in privately held to develop infrastructure to power AI across the U.S., the companies said on Friday. The investment will help Cloverleaf develop sites for the data centers, while Nvidia will support infrastructure buildouts for AI computing
2 days ago
Yuval Noah Harari on the economic and political perils of AI Humanity must not entrust its lot to clever machines, the bestselling historian warns Updated on: Aug 22, 2026, 14:21:37 IST The Economist Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link YUVAL NOAH HARARI describes himself as a historian who
2 days ago
Anthropic plans to let enterprise customers exercise greater control over their data when using its advanced AI models, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, marking a shift in the Claude chatbot maker’s data retention policy
2 days ago
Asset manager suffered a last month in which hackers stole some personal information, according to a letter on Friday. The New York-based firm was among dozens of prominent U.S. and other businesses that were recently targeted by ransom-seeking hackers who use phone calls to compromise their
2 days ago
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has revealed a major design update for Temple, the wearable technology project he has been developing, saying the latest version is now less than half the size of the device previously shown. According to Goyal
2 days ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. Best Tech Rakhi gifts under ₹1,000: 5 gadgets your brother or sister will actually use Whether your sibling is a fitness enthusiast or someone who's always on their phone
2 days ago
, a startup building data centers in space, said on Friday it had raised $250 million at a $2.3 billion valuation, as it looks to expand AI infrastructure through . SpaceX's blockbuster IPO has rekindled investor interest in the space industry
2 days ago
The new Apple iPhone range is expected to arrive in September, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max among the key models revealed. The new lineup is also rumoured to include Apple’s first foldable iPhone. However, for customers seeking a traditional flagship smartphone
2 days ago
As Apple gears up for its major September iPhone event, the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and an all-new foldable iPhone. The iPhone 18 Pro models are tipped to feature a faster A20 Pro chipset, larger batteries and upgraded cameras. However
2 days ago
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launch on August 27? Here’s what the new Galaxy event could reveal Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series globally back in February this year. Updated on: Aug 21, 2026, 17:09:08 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link You may be interested in 32% OFF Samsung Galaxy S26
2 days ago
As companies deploy AI across more users and workloads, Snowflake says attention is shifting to token costs, model choice, spending controls and returns. As AI moves from pilots to production, Indian enterprises are beginning to ask a familiar question: “Kitna deti hai?” Only this time
2 days ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. Everyday cooking can mean more than reheating when these convection ovens bring several cooking methods together Capacity, cooking modes and preset menus vary across these convection
2 days ago
![New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): The next phase of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) will be less about deploying the latest models and more about](http://newsorbit360.com/files/news/en/imgs/next-phase-of-enterprise-ai-not-about-deploying-models.png?height=520)
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): The next phase of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) will be less about deploying the latest models and more about managing their continuous upgrades, costs and performance, according to a report by Straive
3 days ago
![New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): India's key strength in artificial intelligence lies in the applications layer, while the country is simultaneously](http://newsorbit360.com/files/news/en/imgs/indias-ai-strength-lies-in-applications.jpg?height=520)
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): India's key strength in artificial intelligence lies in the applications layer, while the country is simultaneously building capabilities in data centres and other digital infrastructure, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in an interview with Morgan Stanley
3 days ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. Built for modern luxury kitchens, these side-by-side fridges make room for more without losing style Whether you buy in bulk or simply need better organisation
4 days ago
Google has a back-to-college gift! Get 1 year of free 400GB storage, better learning tools and higher Gemini limits Google is expanding its student perks with discounted premium services and new ways to research, revise and learn through Gemini and Search. Updated on: Aug 20, 2026
4 days ago
The first healthcare touchpoint for more than half of India’s population are the frontline workers such as ASHA and Anganwadi workers. Strengthening their confidence with AI-enabled tools on their hand-held devices, will significantly improve the quality and reach of primary healthcare in the
4 days ago
