- Rocksstar has finally revealed the release date for GTA 6.
- The game is now set to release on May 26, 2026.
- Rockstar released a detailed statement on the issue
Rockstar has finally announced the release date for GTA 6. One of the biggest games of all time, the next iteration in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, was originally set to release this year. However, Rockstar has revealed that GTA 6 is now delayed, and it now has a release date for 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the GTA 6 release date.
GTA 6 Now Set To Release In May 2026
An official announcement by Rockstar Games has revealed that GTA 6 will release on May 26, 2026. This is exactly a year from now, given that there are no further delays.
A blog post by Rockstar says, “Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. We are very sorry that this is later than you expected.”
This indeed confirms that the Rockstar is aware of the hype and excitement surrounding the game as well as the anticipation.
Thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game.
Rockstar claims that the goal “has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception.” By delaying the game, it wants to iron out any potential bugs and issues and avoid a disastrous launch like Cyberpunk 2077.
And for starters, this isn’t the first time that a highly anticipated game is facing delays. Previously, AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077, AC Shadows, and Star Wars Outlaws have been delayed.
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Not The First Time GTA Game Has Been Delayed
Also, this isn’t the first time that GTA fans have been disappointed. Fans have been awaiting a 2nd trailer for more than a year. The eerie silence from the developers has even led to some wild conspiracy theories among fans for the release of the 2nd trailer. However, the GTA franchise is no stranger to conspiracies and controversies.
Interestingly, GTA 5 also saw a noticeable delay at launch as Rockstar had to delay the title by four months. The reason cited during the time was that the game “needed more polish,” so it’s like a deja vu seeing it happen all over again.
Given the vast scale and expectations regarding GTA 6, it’s no surprise that developers need more time to optimize and polish the game. With 2025 set to witness games like Death Stranding 2, Borderlands 4, and Ghost of Yotei, GTA 6 would have faced some tough competition.
With GTA 6 now getting officially delayed, there are plenty of questions. When will we get trailer 2 for GTA 6? Can we at least get some screenshots? When is GTA 6 coming to PC? The only thing we can tell is that whenever the game arrives, it will certainly be worth the wait.
