There was some time there the place Sucker Punch gave the impression to be within the unenviable place of releasing Ghost of Yotei throughout the similar common launch orbit as GTA 6, which is able to possible be the most important online game launch ever.
Earlier than GTA 6 was delayed to Might 26, 2026, it was on observe to launch late 2025, which might put it inside placing distance of Ghost of Yotei’s then-confirmed October 2 launch date – not an advantageous place for Sucker Punch in any respect. However then Rockstar introduced the GTA 6 delay, and all of a sudden the Ghost of Tsushima studio’s prospects regarded dramatically brighter.
Speaking to MinnMax, Ghost of Yotei co-creative director Nate Fox stated the delay was trigger for celebration with loads of grownup drinks – so many who Fox joked that the staff continues to be hungover these many months later.
“We’re all nonetheless hungover, multi-month hangover,” he stated (timestamped right here). “That was an amazing day.”
I can solely think about. Ghost of Yotei is a extremely anticipated launch in its personal proper, however man, there is not an upcoming recreation on the earth that may compete with the unprecedented stage of hype, to not point out Rockstar’s reported funds, for GTA 6. Having a couple of months of house between Yotei’s launch and GTA 6’s may legitimately do wonders for the previous’s success each financially and by way of business consideration usually. Cheers, Sucker Punch, now drink some electrolyte water.
