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Economic Times
7 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
GTA 6 Release date: Why are millions of gamers slamming the upcoming launch?
GTA 6 is set to release on May 26, 2026, with Rockstar confirming the date on X. (Photo: Instagram/Rockstar Games) The much-anticipated GTA 6 launch , officially scheduled for May 26, 2026, is expected to dominate headlines across the gaming industry. However, what should have been a moment of celebration has sparked dismay among millions of PC gamers globally. The exclusion of PC from the initial launch, which only includes PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, has triggered widespread backlash, particularly online, where disheartened fans are expressing their frustration, as per a report by Gaming Bible. Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 will not be immediately available for PC, a move that follows the company's earlier release models but still comes as a heavy blow to PC loyalists. Many fans, who had waited over a decade for the next Grand Theft Auto chapter, now face the reality of either purchasing a high-end console or waiting an unspecified amount of time — potentially up to a year or more. The GTA 6 release date announcement, while celebrated by console users, has ignited outrage within PC gaming circles. One fan summed up the sentiment by writing, 'The wait is gonna be painful,' referencing a past instance when they nearly bought a console just to play Red Dead Redemption 2 . Another user went further, suggesting a boycott of Rockstar, stating: 'This ain't 2015, it's 2025. Why are we still launching games without including PC?'Some disgruntled fans went so far as to say they would resort to piracy or simply watch gameplay videos instead of purchasing a console. 'I ain't buying a console for this game,' one user commented. 'I'd rather watch my favorite YouTuber play it. It'll be spoiled all over social media anyway', as mentioned in the Gaming Bible report. PC players also lamented the threat of unavoidable spoilers, predicting a flood of GTA 6 content across platforms like TikTok and YouTube long before they get to experience the game firsthand. Rockstar Games' past strategy suggests a delayed PC port may deliver a superior product. Grand Theft Auto V , which launched on PC in 2015, 19 months after its initial console release, was widely recognized for its enhanced visual fidelity, smoother frame rates, and better believe GTA 6 will follow a similar trajectory. Given the visual ambition seen in the trailers, with hyper-detailed scenes featuring everything from carbonation bubbles in drinks to smudged fingerprints on metal surfaces, there is reason to believe the eventual PC version will offer a graphical experience unmatched by GTA 6 is being marketed as a generational leap in open-world storytelling and visual realism, the lack of PC support has severely dampened excitement in a major segment of Rockstar's fanbase.'Just because I spent a lot of money on a PC, I now have to wait while the entire storyline gets spoiled?' asked one player on Reddit. 'It's really disheartening when console players are openly mocking PC gamers for not getting the game at launch.'The reality is that the May 2026 release will likely be a divided experience, a triumph for console gamers, and a period of agonizing anticipation for PC the disappointment, many remain hopeful that patience will pay off. Based on Rockstar's history, the PC version of GTA 6 is expected to feature 4K visuals, improved textures, higher frame rates, and more customization experts suggest that Rockstar may take advantage of the delay to further optimize performance for PC hardware, ensuring a smoother and more refined experience than what's initially available on consoles. 'Rockstar doesn't rush its PC ports,' said one industry analyst. 'If anything, GTA 6 for PC could be the ultimate edition — the definitive way to experience the game.' Yet, even the promise of better graphics cannot calm concerns over inevitable storyline leaks. In a digital age where major plot points are dissected on social media within hours of release, many PC players fear being left with a spoiled narrative before they ever get to play.'I'd rather wait and get the full experience,' said a longtime fan. 'But that means I'll probably have to log off social media for a year. That's a big ask.'With its May 26, 2026 launch, GTA 6 is poised to redefine the possibilities of open-world games. From dynamic environments to next-gen AI and unmatched detail, Rockstar has made it clear that the title is an ambitious leap forward. However, by leaving PC gamers on the sidelines, the publisher may have inadvertently alienated a substantial portion of its fanbase. Grand Theft Auto 6 is officially scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026. The initial launch will be limited to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. PC is notably excluded from the day-one release.
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Strictly star Seann Walsh left shaken as strange man jumps into his car
Comedian and former Strictly Come Dancing star Seann Walsh has recalled a terrifying moment where a stranger jumped into the passenger seat of his car in London Strictly Come Dancing alumni Seann Walsh and Michelle Tsiakkas have both spoken out about separate frightening incidents they recently experienced in London. Comedian Seann Walsh, who appeared on Strictly in 2018, described a disturbing moment when a stranger attempted to get into his car while he was stopped at a red light. Sharing the experience on Instagram, he wrote: 'New in the adventures of living in London: today whilst waiting at the lights in my car, a guy walked up to my car, opened the passenger side door and went to get in.' It comes after Seann, 39, had his phone stolen in london before it travelled across the globe. Of the latest terrifying ordeal, Seann said: "Luckily, the traffic lights had changed and I could drive off. It's beginning to feel like I'm living in Grand Theft Auto.' This happened just weeks after Walsh was mugged. At the time, he posted: "My phone was stolen (yes out of my hand and yes, I live in London) a week or so ago and it is now in China if anyone happens to be passing by,' alongside a screenshot showing his phone's new location. Meanwhile, professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas, who joined the Strictly cast in 2022, also shared a troubling experience of being mugged in the capital. In a video posted to Instagram, she said: "Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London. "Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day. It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you." Tsiakkas explained she had been heading to a dentist appointment near Covent Garden when the incident occurred. She continued: "It was early morning… I whipped out my phone to check the directions. A man on an electric bike came up from behind, swept past me and grabbed my phone." "My heart just sank. I tried to reach for it, which made me fall and graze my knee. I screamed, 'Give me back my phone,' but he just rode off. He was wearing a mask and moving too fast to identify or follow." Tsiakkas said two women nearby helped her afterward, and she thanked them for their kindness during the distressing moment. Meanwhile, Seann competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 where he was partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones. The comedian's time on the show was overshadowed by controversy after he was photographed kissing Katya, who was married at the time, during a night out. The incident caused a media frenzy, leading to public apologies from both Walsh and Jones. Seann later revealed the fallout had a lasting impact on his mental health and career. Despite the drama, the pair continued in the competition for several more weeks before being eliminated. The scandal remains one of the most talked-about moments in the show's history.
The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly star reveals terrifying moment stranger tried to get into his car at stop light – just weeks after being mugged
A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has revealed the horrifying moment a stranger tried to climb into his car at a traffic light. The comedian told his fans that he felt like he was "living in Grand Theft Auto" as the incident came just weeks after he was mugged. 3 Seann Walsh has spoken about his recent troubles in London Credit: Getty Seann Walsh, who sparked mass controversy after he snogged his pro partner Katya Jones on the show in 2018, took to Instagram to share the startling update. He wrote on his story: "New in the adventures of living in London: today whilst waiting at the lights in my car, a guy walked up to my car, opened the passenger side door and went to get in. "Luckily, the traffic lights had changed and I could drive off," he added. "It's beginning to feel like I'm living in Grand Theft Auto," he said. READ MORE ON SEANN WALSH This comes just weeks after he was mugged in London. Taking to his Instagram Stories, He shared a picture of his phone's location, which was in China. Seann's mugging came just weeks after fellow Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas was left "traumatised" after also being mugged in London. Most read in TV Pro dancer The Strictly star - who joined the show three years ago - took to Instagram to share the terrifying incident. Addressing her fans in a video, she said: "Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London. "Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day. "It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you. "My phone got stolen. My phone got stolen. I mean I see it happening all the time but it's just one of those things that you just never think it's gonna happen to you. and then it does." Recounting the story, Michelle said: "So it was early morning. I was on my way to the dentist in London. "It was around Covent Garden so the streets were really quiet. I think I was just the only person around so maybe I was an easy target and I whipped out my phone to have a look at the directions to see where my dentist was. "I was on the actual street of the dentist and what happens? A man comes on a bike behind me, sweeps past me and grabs my phone. "So he's grabbed my phone. He's on an electric bike and my heart just sank. I tried to I think like reach for it and that made me fall on my knees on the floor and graze my knee. "I think my reflex was just to swear and then scream give me back my phone and clearly you know that didn't work. "He just left. He was wearing a mask so there was no way that I could have seen what he looked like and he was going really fast on that electric bike so there was no way on earth I could have caught up with him. "Thankfully there were two really lovely and helpful women there and they'd seen that I was a bit distressed." 3 He shared his experience on Instagram Credit: Instagram / @seannwalsh 3 Seann caused controversy when he appeared on the show in 2018 Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly star reveals terrifying moment stranger tried to get into his car at stop light – just weeks after being mugged
Seann had to act fast to get away CITY SCARE Strictly star reveals terrifying moment stranger tried to get into his car at stop light – just weeks after being mugged A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has revealed the horrifying moment a stranger tried to climb into his car at a traffic light. The comedian told his fans that he felt like he was "living in Grand Theft Auto" as the incident came just weeks after he was mugged. Advertisement 3 Seann Walsh has spoken about his recent troubles in London Credit: Getty Seann Walsh, who sparked mass controversy after he snogged his pro partner Katya Jones on the show in 2018, took to Instagram to share the startling update. He wrote on his story: "New in the adventures of living in London: today whilst waiting at the lights in my car, a guy walked up to my car, opened the passenger side door and went to get in. "Luckily, the traffic lights had changed and I could drive off," he added. "It's beginning to feel like I'm living in Grand Theft Auto," he said. Advertisement This comes just weeks after he was mugged in London. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Seann revealed: "My phone was stolen (yes out of my hand and yes, I live in London) a week or so ago and it is now in China if anyone happens to be passing by." He shared a picture of his phone's location, which was in China. Seann's mugging came just weeks after fellow Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas was left "traumatised" after also being mugged in London. Advertisement Pro dancer Michelle, 29, told her followers that the ordeal left her feeling "scared and helpless". The Strictly star - who joined the show three years ago - took to Instagram to share the terrifying incident. Addressing her fans in a video, she said: "Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London. "Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day. Advertisement "It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you. "My phone got stolen. My phone got stolen. I mean I see it happening all the time but it's just one of those things that you just never think it's gonna happen to you. and then it does." Recounting the story, Michelle said: "So it was early morning. I was on my way to the dentist in London. "It was around Covent Garden so the streets were really quiet. I think I was just the only person around so maybe I was an easy target and I whipped out my phone to have a look at the directions to see where my dentist was. Advertisement "I was on the actual street of the dentist and what happens? A man comes on a bike behind me, sweeps past me and grabs my phone. "So he's grabbed my phone. He's on an electric bike and my heart just sank. I tried to I think like reach for it and that made me fall on my knees on the floor and graze my knee. "I think my reflex was just to swear and then scream give me back my phone and clearly you know that didn't work. "He just left. He was wearing a mask so there was no way that I could have seen what he looked like and he was going really fast on that electric bike so there was no way on earth I could have caught up with him. Advertisement "Thankfully there were two really lovely and helpful women there and they'd seen that I was a bit distressed." 3 He shared his experience on Instagram Credit: Instagram / @seannwalsh
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly star reveals terrifying moment stranger tried to get into his car at stop light – just weeks after being mugged
A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has revealed the horrifying moment a stranger tried to climb into his car at a traffic light. The comedian told his fans that he felt like he was "living in Grand Theft Auto" as the incident came just weeks after he was mugged. Seann Walsh, who sparked mass controversy after he snogged his pro partner Katya Jones on the show in 2018, took to Instagram to share the startling update. He wrote on his story: "New in the adventures of living in London: today whilst waiting at the lights in my car, a guy walked up to my car, opened the passenger side door and went to get in. "Luckily, the traffic lights had changed and I could drive off," he added. "It's beginning to feel like I'm living in Grand Theft Auto," he said. This comes just weeks after he was mugged in London. He shared a picture of his phone's location, which was in China. Seann's mugging came just weeks after fellow Strictly star in London. Pro dancer Michelle, 29, told her followers that the ordeal left her feeling "scared and helpless". The Strictly star - who joined the show three years ago - took to Instagram to share the terrifying incident. Addressing her fans in a video, she said: "Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London. "Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day. "It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you. "My phone got stolen. My phone got stolen. I mean I see it happening all the time but it's just one of those things that you just never think it's gonna happen to you. and then it does." Recounting the story, Michelle said: "So it was early morning. I was on my way to the dentist in London. "It was around Covent Garden so the streets were really quiet. I think I was just the only person around so maybe I was an easy target and I whipped out my phone to have a look at the directions to see where my dentist was. "I was on the actual street of the dentist and what happens? A man comes on a bike behind me, sweeps past me and grabs my phone. "So he's grabbed my phone. He's on an electric bike and my heart just sank. I tried to I think like reach for it and that made me fall on my knees on the floor and graze my knee. "I think my reflex was just to swear and then scream give me back my phone and clearly you know that didn't work. "He just left. He was wearing a mask so there was no way that I could have seen what he looked like and he was going really fast on that electric bike so there was no way on earth I could have caught up with him. "Thankfully there were two really lovely and helpful women there and they'd seen that I was a bit distressed." 3 3
