Engage in other gaming activities to pass the time before Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives
Ease your gaming sorrows and prepare for greatness, dear gamers - the date's etched in your memory, isn't it? May 26, 2027. Rockstar's finally spilled the beans, and oh boy, the new release date for GTA 6 dangles tantalizingly a full year away.
Now, I could gloat. Heck, I could gloat harder than a spoiled brat with a fistful of candy. But I ain't here just to cackle and crack jokes (even if my heart triple-doge-flips when I see the memes). No, I'm here to help, to guide. To, well, heal. To offer strategies to survive this agonizing delay.
So grab some grub, pour yourself a brew - we're fixing to make a survival plan.
Rewind to the golden era
If you've never roamed the wild west of Red Dead Redemption 2, shame on you - that game's gathering dust in your hard drive, while you're busy chasing pixels of lesser worth. Take a hayride through Saint Denis, grab a whiskey, saddle up a steed, and acquaint yourself with some old-school西 entertainments.
Modern mayhem
This timing's perfect for unleashing havoc in the sandboxes created by other developers, who don't treat deadlines like horoscopes. Test your trigger-happy nature in Cyberpunk 2077 (it's now pretty playable!), lose yourself in the gritty underworld of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, or engage in some discount-brand tech anarchy in Watch Dogs 2.
Seeking something offbeat? Dragon's Dogma 2 is an enticing detour, as it delivers a peculiar brand of action RPG excitement. If irradiated wastelands are your jam, dive headlong into the philosophically somber Stalker 2.
Tidy up the mess
If your gaming library were a warehouse, it'd look like a bomb went off. Finish Baldur's Gate 3 (once and for all). Appreciate the lore in Elden Ring (instead of barreling through like a bull in a china shop).
For a cozy, relaxing palate cleanser, dive back into some delightful indie gems, like Stardew Valley, Spiritfarer, or Dave the Diver. You won't find an easier way to shrug off your frustration than tending to turnips or swimming alongside adorable fish-people.
Embrace the wait
timing's callin' for tough love, so pay attention. Stop raging on the internet like a scorned lover. Stop swearing off Rockstar forever (we both know that's a lie). You'll be camped outside the store in a lawn chair come May 2027, sweat-stained and tear-streaked, just like the first time around.
But perhaps... just perhaps... take Rockstar at their word. They want to craft a magnum opus, a game that outshines its past triumphs. And hey, I'd gladly wait for a diamond-polished masterpiece rather than fork over cash for a glittery dud. (cough Battlefield 2042 cough)
Spread the love
Granny's final advice: get your hands dirty in more than one gaming pie. Start a gaming book club, join a speedrunning community, or even dare to make your own game using tools like RPG Maker.
The joy of games is all about the journey, not just the destination. GTA VI will arrive - likely as a 140GB beast that'll choke your Wi-Fi and leave you staring blankly at your screen in frustration (and nostalgia). However, it'll arrive.
Until then, chin up, batteries charged, backlog awaiting. Remember, young guns: patience is a virtue that transforms waiting into anticipation, and anticipation tastes a lot like sweet, sweet vindication.
Granny out.
Also read: The Top 5 Open-World Games to Dive into While We Wait for GTA 6
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- Red Dead Redemption 2 is a popular open-world game set in the late 1800s, providing immersive storylines and gameplay.
- Games like Red Dead Redemption 2: Other open-world games that offer similar immersive experiences include Sleeping Dogs (a crime action-adventure game set in Hong Kong) and Bully (a classic Rockstar game set in a boarding school).
- Additionally, upcoming open-world games like Crimson Desert, Exoborn, and mobile games like Car Driving Multiplayer and Garina Free City can also provide an alternative gaming experience while waiting for GTA 6.
If you've yet to explore the wild west of Red Dead Redemption 2, now might be the perfect time. Immerse yourself in its 1800s setting, enjoy some old-school entertainment, and prepare yourself for the upcoming open-world games like Crimson Desert, Exoborn, or mobile games such as Car Driving Multiplayer and Garina Free City. In the meantime, revisit your gaming library and finish games like Baldur's Gate 3 or Elden Ring, or try out indie gems like Stardew Valley, Spiritfarer, or Dave the Diver for a relaxing palate cleanser.
