Grand Theft Auto IV delayed to 2008 @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on August 02, 2007

News: Manhunt 2 also not coming anytime soon.

Take Two has announced that Grand Theft Auto IV has been delayed until Spring 2008. The reason for the delay has been cited as needing more time to perfect the title for its simultaneous launch on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two, stated, "With Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar is setting a new standard for next generation video games. Certain elements of development proved to be more time-intensive than expected, especially given the commitment for a simultaneous release on two very different platforms. We all recognize that perfecting the game is vital and I can assure everyone it will be worth the wait. We owe it to the game's millions of fans, to our dedicated development team, and to our shareholders to make sure that Grand Theft Auto IV is a groundbreaking gaming experience that takes maximum advantage of next generation technology."

The company also confirmed that it doesn't expect the controversial Manhunt 2 to be released anytime before November 2007. No new release date was given, but it looks like the game won't make it to the PS2, PSP and Wii until 2008 either.

It looks like fans of Rockstar's unique brand of criminal storytelling and gory action will have to sit this holiday season out.

We'll have more on Grand Theft Auto IV and Manhunt 2 soon.