Danganronpa creator delayed his own game because he wants to play GTA 6 instead
The release of the highly anticipated Danganronpa 2x2 has been pushed back, with the creator citing a desire to play Grand Theft Auto 6 as a primary factor.
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Why was Danganronpa 2x2 delayed?
Creators Kazutaka Kodaka and Shohei Sakakibara cited the desire to play Grand Theft Auto 6 as a reason for the rescheduling.
Has a new release date been set for the game?
Coverage does not yet specify a revised release date for Danganronpa 2x2.
Is the delay solely due to the Rockstar release?
While the creators stated they wish to play the game, coverage indicates this is part of a wider industry trend of clearing calendars around the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.
The brief
Gamers expecting the arrival of Danganronpa 2x2 face a delay as the creative team pivots their focus toward the release of Rockstar Games' latest title. The scheduling conflict has drawn attention across the industry, marking a rare instance where the desire to experience a competing software launch has directly influenced a production timeline.
Kazutaka Kodaka and Shohei Sakakibara confirmed that the project's postponement is tied to their personal intent to engage with Grand Theft Auto 6 upon its arrival. According to coverage from outlets including Polygon, Dexerto, and Wccftech, the decision reflects a broader trend of industry anxiety regarding the release window of the upcoming Rockstar game, which has led to significant shifts in November release calendars.
While the delay is framed around the creators’ personal priorities, coverage does not yet specify a new release window for the remake. The potential impact of this delay on future Danganronpa development cycles or any associated promotional material remains unaddressed in current public statements.
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Sources (7)
- "Please, regardless of who ends up getting killed, don't send me hate mail" RPG Site · 8d ago
- GTA VI is changing the gaming industry. Developers postponed the game to play Rockstar's hit themselves ixbt.games · 8d ago
- GTA 6 Panic Emptied November Calendars, But Danganronpa 2×2 Was Delayed Just So Its Creator Could Play It Wccftech · 8d ago
- 'Grand Theft Auto 6' Is to Blame for 'Danganronpa 2x2's Delay, but Not for the Reason You Think polygon.com · 8d ago
- Danganronpa 2×2 devs cite needing time to play GTA 6 as one of the reasons behind remake’s delay AUTOMATON · 8d ago
- Danganronpa 2x2 Writer Kazutaka Kodaka and Producer Shohei Sakakibara on Developing the Remake Crunchyroll · 8d ago
- Danganronpa creator delayed his own game because he wants to play GTA 6 instead Dexerto · 8d ago
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