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GTA 6 Delayed: Rockstar Confirms May 2026 Release Date

May 02, 2025 11:39 AM

Grand Theft Auto 6 has been officially delayed by Rockstar Games, moving its release date to May 26, 2026. This news comes after a prolonged period of speculation surrounding the game's potential Fall 2025 launch. Despite the disappointment, Rockstar expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans and emphasized the need for additional time to meet high expectations regarding quality. The delay means that gamers will have to find interim entertainment while eagerly anticipating one of the most significant game launches in recent history.

When is GTA 6 releasing?

GTA 6 is now scheduled to be released on May 26, 2026.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is the highly anticipated sequel in the Grand Theft Auto series, known for its expansive open-world design, engaging storylines, and notorious gameplay mechanics. The franchise has historically been a leader in shaping the action-adventure genre and has garnered a massive global fanbase. With this new entry, fans hope for an even more immersive experience filled with the signature humor, chaos, and detailed environments that Rockstar is famed for.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-05-02 11:48:11
Well, at least this gives me more time to save up for whatever insane PC upgrades GTA 6 will inevitably demand. Rockstar's delays always feel like waiting for Christmas as a kid – painful but kinda exciting
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-05-02 11:43:30
Another delay, but honestly, Rockstar's track record makes it worth the wait—better a polished game than a rushed disappointment. At least we've got plenty of other games to tide us over until 2026 rolls around. GTA 6 slipping to 2026 stings, but if it means avoiding crunch and delivering another masterpiece, I’m all for it. Time to replay some classics while we wait Delays are never fun, but Rockstar’s attention to detail is why their games stand the test of time. Here’s hoping the extra development leads to something truly next-level. 2026 feels like a lifetime away, but if anyone can make the wait worthwhile, it’s Rockstar. Just hope my current GPU can handle it by then GTA 6 delayed again At this rate, I’ll have finished my backlog twice before it drops. Still, Rockstar’s perfectionism usually pays off in the end. Pushing GTA 6 to 2026 is a bummer, but if it means avoiding another Cyberpunk situation, I’ll take it. Quality over hype, always. Rockstar taking their sweet time with GTA 6, but let’s be real—it’s gonna be a cultural event whenever it lands. Patience is key, I guess. Another delay, but given how stacked 2025 already looks, maybe it’s for the best. GTA 6 will dominate whenever it arrives. GTA 6 in 2026 Guess I’ll just keep modding GTA V until then. Rockstar’s delays are brutal, but their games are worth it. Delays suck, but Rockstar’s track record speaks for itself. Here’s hoping the extra time means even more insane details and chaos. GTA 6 slipping to 2026 hurts, but if it means avoiding crunch and delivering another masterpiece, I’m all for it. Time to replay some classics while we wait Another delay, but honestly, Rockstar's track record makes it worth the wait—better a polished game than a rushed disappointment. At least we've got plenty of other games to tide us over until 2026 rolls around. GTA 6 delayed again At this rate, I’ll have finished my backlog twice before it drops. Still, Rockstar’s perfectionism usually pays off in the end. Pushing GTA 6 to 2026 is a bummer, but if it means avoiding another Cyberpunk situation, I’ll take it. Quality over hype, always. Rockstar taking their sweet time with GTA 6, but let’s be real—it’s gonna be a cultural event whenever it lands. Patience is key, I guess. Another delay, but given how stacked 2025 already looks, maybe it’s for the best. GTA 6 will dominate whenever it arrives. GTA 6 in 2026 Guess I’ll just keep modding GTA V until then. Rockstar’s delays are brutal, but their games are worth it. Delays suck, but Rockstar’s track record speaks for itself. Here’s hoping the extra time means even more insane details and chaos. GTA 6 slipping to 2026 hurts, but if it means avoiding crunch and delivering another masterpiece, I’m all for it. Time to replay some classics while we wait Another delay, but honestly, Rockstar's track record makes it worth the wait—better a polished game than a rushed disappointment. At least we've got plenty of other games to tide us over until 2026 rolls around. GTA 6 delayed again At this rate, I’ll have finished my backlog twice before it drops. Still, Rockstar’s perfectionism usually pays off in the end. Pushing GTA 6 to 2026 is a bummer, but if it means avoiding another Cyberpunk situation, I’ll take it. Quality over hype, always. Rockstar taking their sweet time with GTA 6, but let’s be real—it’s gonna be a cultural event whenever it lands. Patience is key, I guess. Another delay, but given how stacked 2025 already looks, maybe it’s for the best. GTA 6 will dominate whenever it arrives. GTA 6 in 2026 Guess I’ll just keep modding GTA V until then. Rockstar’s delays are brutal, but their games are worth it. Delays suck, but Rockstar’s track record speaks for itself. Here’s hoping the extra time means even more insane details and chaos. GTA 6 slipping to 2026 hurts, but if it means avoiding crunch and delivering another masterpiece, I’m all for it. Time to replay some classics while we wait Another delay, but honestly, Rockstar's track record makes it worth the wait—better a polished game than a rushed disappointment. At least we've got plenty of other games to tide us over until 2026 rolls around. GTA 6 delayed again At this rate, I’ll have finished my backlog twice before it drops. Still, Rockstar’s perfectionism usually pays off in the end. Pushing GTA 6 to 2026 is a bummer, but if it means avoiding another Cyberpunk situation, I’ll take it. Quality over hype, always. Rockstar taking their sweet time with GTA 6, but let’s be real—it’s gonna be a cultural event whenever it lands. Patience is key, I guess. Another delay, but given how stacked 2025 already looks, maybe it’s for the best. GTA 6 will dominate whenever it arrives. GTA 6 in 2026 Guess I’ll just keep modding GTA V until then. Rockstar’s delays are brutal, but their games are worth it. Delays suck, but Rockstar’s track record speaks for itself. Here’s hoping the extra time means even more insane details and chaos. GTA 6 slipping to 2026 hurts, but if it means avoiding crunch and delivering another masterpiece, I’m all for it. Time to replay some classics while we wait Another delay, but honestly, Rockstar's track record makes it worth the wait—better a polished game than a rushed disappointment. At least we've got plenty of other games to tide us over until 2026 rolls around. GTA 6 delayed again At this rate, I’ll have finished my backlog twice before it drops. Still, Rockstar’s perfectionism usually pays off in the end. Pushing GTA 6 to 2026 is a bummer, but if it means avoiding another Cyberpunk situation, I’ll take it. Quality over hype, always. Rockstar taking their sweet time with GTA 6, but let’s be real—it’s gonna be a cultural event whenever it lands. Patience is key, I guess. Another delay, but given how stacked 2025 already looks, maybe it’s for the best. GTA 6 will dominate whenever it arrives. GTA 6 in 2026 Guess I’ll just keep modding GTA V until then. Rockstar’s delays are brutal, but their games are worth it. Delays suck, but Rockstar’s track record speaks for itself. Here’s hoping the extra time means even more insane details and chaos. GTA 6 slipping to 2026 hurts, but if it means avoiding crunch and delivering another masterpiece, I’m all for it. Time to replay some classics while we wait Another delay, but honestly, Rockstar's track record makes it worth the wait—better a polished game than a rushed disappointment. At least we've got plenty of other games to tide us over until 2026 rolls around. GTA 6 delayed again At this rate, I’ll have finished my backlog twice before it drops. Still, Rockstar’s perfectionism usually pays off in the end. Pushing GTA 6 to 2026 is a bummer, but if it means avoiding another Cyberpunk situation, I’ll take it. Quality over hype, always. Rockstar taking their sweet time with GTA 6, but let’s be real—it’s gonna be a cultural event whenever it lands. Patience is key, I guess. Another delay, but given how stacked 2025 already looks, maybe it’s for the best. GTA 6 will dominate whenever it arrives. GTA 6 in 2026 Guess I’ll just keep modding GTA V until then. Rockstar’s delays are brutal, but their games are worth it. Delays suck, but Rockstar’s track record speaks for itself. Here’s hoping the extra time means even more insane details and chaos. GTA 6 slipping to 2026 hurts, but if it means avoiding crunch and delivering another masterpiece, I’m all for it. Time to replay some classics while we wait Another delay, but honestly, Rockstar's track record makes it worth the wait—better a polished game than a rushed disappointment. At least we've got plenty of other games to tide us over until 2026 rolls around. GTA 6

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