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GTA 6 Delay, PlayStation Console Exclusivity, and Forza Horizon 6 Early Success - May 18, 2026 Video Game News

Video GamesMonday, May 18, 2026

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  • Take-Two Interactive revealed that GTA 6 is approximately 18 months delayed from its originally planned spring 2025 release, pushing the expected launch to late 2026 or beyond, marking one of the lengthiest development delays in recent AAA titles.[IGN]
  • Sony's PlayStation Studios head, Hermen Hulst, confirmed that upcoming major single-player games such as Marvel's Wolverine will remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles and will no longer be released on PC, signaling a strategic focus on console exclusivity and potential shifts in PlayStation’s platform portfolio.[GamesIndustry.biz]
  • Forza Horizon 6's early access edition sold strongly, particularly the Premium Edition priced at $120, delivering significant revenue for Xbox despite being available on Game Pass. This success pre-release has been labeled 'exceptionally rare' by Xbox executives and may influence future approaches to game sales and monetization.[Polygon]
  • Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight set a new record as the highest-rated Lego game on Metacritic, surpassing the four-year long-standing top spot of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. This milestone highlights the title’s critical acclaim and its successful integration of Arkham-series inspired gameplay.[GamesRadar+][IGN]
  • Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 11 Season 2, Operation System Override, is preparing to launch with new features including a revamped Ranked 3.0 mode, aiming to refresh competitive play and engage its dedicated community on multiple platforms.[Destructoid]
  • Fanatical's May Madness sale extends through May 31, offering discounts on more than 10,000 PC games including recent releases such as Resident Evil Requiem now available for $57.39, presenting an opportunity for PC players to acquire a wide variety of titles at reduced prices.[GameSpot]
  • Nintendo announced its return to Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, continuing its tradition of significant presence at the event, although the company has not yet disclosed the details of the games or announcements planned for the show.[Nintendo Life]
  • Far Far West, a cowboy-themed cooperative first-person shooter, rapidly achieved over 1 million sales within two weeks on Steam, reflecting strong player interest and robust market performance shortly after launch.[Polygon]
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 showcased the effectiveness of its Ricochet anti-cheat system by detecting a cheater during a live stream and removing their weapons mid-match, demonstrating ongoing improvements in maintaining competitive integrity online.[GameSpot]

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