Video game publishers are strategically avoiding November 2025 for major releases due to the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, creating an unusual gap in the release calendar while competitors rush to launch titles earlier in the fall.

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Who's afraid of the next GTA? Based on the last few days of Summer Game Fest, just about everyone. Grand Theft Auto VI hasn't been present at any of the keynote events, but its presence was felt every time a release date was announced. The month of November, when GTA VI launches, is virtually empty. The rest of the fall, meanwhile, is absolutely packed.
It started at Sony's State of Play showcase on Tuesday. Even before that show, we knew that Wolverine, the next big PlayStation exclusive, would