GTA VI Delayed Again: Here’s What We Know So Far

Rockstar Games has officially delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) from its originally anticipated launch in fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. This announcement, made on May 2, 2025, marks a significant shift in the game’s release timeline, extending the wait for fans by several months.
The delay stems from Rockstar’s commitment to ensuring that GTA VI meets the high-quality standards expected by its player base. In a statement shared on their official website, the company expressed regret over the postponement but emphasized the necessity of additional development time to deliver a polished and immersive gaming experience.

This is not the first time Rockstar has postponed a major title; previous games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA V also experienced delays before their eventual releases. Such decisions, while disappointing to eager fans, often result in critically acclaimed and commercially successful products.
The updated release date places GTA VI’s launch in the second quarter of 2026, a period that may now see adjustments in the broader gaming industry’s release schedules. Competitors might reschedule their own launches to either avoid clashing with GTA VI or to fill the gap left by its delay.
Despite the extended wait, anticipation for GTA VI remains high. The game’s setting in a virtual version of South Florida, inspired by Miami (known as Vice City), and the introduction of new characters have generated substantial excitement since the trailer’s debut in December 2023.
As the new release date approaches, fans continue to express their enthusiasm and patience, hopeful that the additional development time will result in a game that lives up to the legacy of its predecessors.
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, addressed the delay in GTA VI during a recent investor update, acknowledging its financial implications while expressing full support for Rockstar’s decision.