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Gimme GTA 6 now!

Why are video games taking longer to make?

Borderlands 4 is now out after a six year wait and Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to come out in 2026 after more than a decade. It’s one of the most anticipated video game sequels. Gaming is one of the biggest industries in entertainment, with budgets that rival Hollywood. Developers come up with impressive graphics and endless missions. But that level of detail also delays releases.

Is that the only reason, though? Peter Gillibrand, a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ reporter, explains what else is behind this. And the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Laura Cress shares what she has been playing recently and her take on games taking longer to land.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
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Editor: Verity Wilde

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