Whenever a big game gets delayed, people often remember the saying that a delayed game can become great, but a rushed game will have problems forever. While this quote is often credited to Shigeru Miyamoto, what matters is the message. Most gamers would prefer to wait as long as it takes for a polished and finished game, rather than play something broken just because it launched on time.
CD Projekt Red truly understands this. When Cyberpunk 2077 launched in 2020, it faced lots of problems and bugs because the team released it before it was really ready. Although the game is fantastic now, the rocky launch hurt the studio's reputation and disappointed many fans at first.
So when Rockstar announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be delayed until next year, CD Projekt Red supported the decision. The official Cyberpunk account quoted an old tweet from their own troubled launch to remind everyone how important patience is. CD Projekt Red is basically saying that it is better for Rockstar to take more time so players can enjoy the best possible version of GTA 6.
Many people understand this attitude and agree that delaying a game is worth it if it leads to a better experience. Although some fans are frustrated by the wait, most would prefer not to repeat the mistakes Cyberpunk 2077 made. After all, there is huge excitement for GTA 6, and Rockstar, like CD Projekt Red, wants to make sure its next game meets everyone's high expectations.
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