Rockstar sets GTA VI and new Zelda for November 2026

The author argues that the simultaneous November 2026 releases of Grand Theft Auto VI and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time represent a bygone era of guaranteed blockbuster video game successes, contrasting them with a turbulent industry plagued by layoffs, studio closures, and soaring costs. While these two massive titles are expected to dominate cultural attention, the broader video game market faces severe economic and structural instability. Consequently, the author suggests that the established norms of the blockbuster games industry are permanently shifting. Open article →