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State of Play Recap – September just became a murderers’ row for game releases, and that could be a problem
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November has caused a significant bottleneck in game release schedules, with many publishers opting for late September and early October to avoid direct competition. This clustering of releases, particularly around September 24th to October 2nd, could lead to reduced sales and force gamers to make difficult purchasing decisions. Some titles, like Fable and Tomb Raider, have been delayed to 2027 to escape the crowded launch window.
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- COMPANY Konami
- GAME Dune: Awakening
- GAME Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
- GAME God of War Laufey
- GAME Marvel's Wolverine
- GAME Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- GAME Grand Theft Auto 6
- GAME Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
- GAME Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Ve
- GAME Control Resonant
- GAME Silent Hill: Townfall
- GAME Fable