After initially confirming a 2025 release window, Rockstar Games has officially decided to move Grand Theft Auto 6's release date back to May of next year. This delay, coming just a few months before many expected the game to come out, feels like the exact opposite case of Bethesda surprising us all by releasing Oblivion Remastered the same day it was announced. However, while these two cases may seem very different, they share one quality. Both highlight some issues with how video game release dates can affect the wider industry.