'I'm dying for GTA 6 to come out': F1 racer Lewis Hamilton vows to 'cancel' his work when game drops; PC fans blast Rockstar for delay
The craze for the game is off the charts. Despite Rockstar Games announcing a delay, pushing the game's release date to May 26, 2026, the hype around the long-awaited game remains as strong as ever. However, the delay is expected to dominate the gaming community.
Lewis Hamilton is 'dying' for GTA 6 to release
Recently, while speaking to his fans, the 40-year-old F1 racer shared a list of his favourite games. 'I'm a big gamer. I play a lot of Call of Duty, but I enjoy Assassin's Creed and Gran Turismo,' he shared.
He goes on to say that he is 'dying' for Grand Theft Auto VI to release, and he is ready to cancel all his work that day. 'I'm dying for the new Grand Theft Auto to come out. GTA 6! Yeah, that's the one I'm waiting for. I'll have to cancel all my work when that game comes out.'
Fortunately for Hamilton, there is a break in the Formula 1 calendar when GTA 6 is scheduled to release. According to Dexerto, Hamilton will have just raced in Montreal, Canada, and be getting ready for the Monaco Grand Prix, but there is a good gap for him to lock in on GTA 6.
Lewis will cancel all his work when GTA6 comes out 😂 pic.twitter.com/90johoe25x
List of Lewis Hamilton's favourite games
During the event, Hamilton also shared his favourite video games with his fans. He says he is a big gamer, and he likes to play a lot of games, including
Call of Duty
Assassin's Creed
Gran Turismo
Grand Theft Auto Series
GTA 6 PC delay intensifies online backlash on social media
Meanwhile, what was expected to be a moment of excitement has instead led to disappointment for millions of PC gamers worldwide. According to a report by Gaming Bible, the decision to exclude PC from the initial launch, limited to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, has sparked a significant backlash online. Frustrated fans are voicing their discontent across the platforms.
FAQs
Q. Will GTA VI be released on PC, and when?
Yes, a PC version is widely expected, following Rockstar's long-standing release pattern for previous GTA titles. However, there is no date confirmation on the GTA 6 PC release yet.
Q. Why is the PC version of GTA VI likely to be delayed?
Rockstar consistently launches GTA games on consoles first and releases PC versions months or even years later, as seen with titles like GTA V (19-month delay) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (13 months).
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