GTA 6 Officially Delayed, Releasing May 2026

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GTA 6 officially delayed to May 26, 2026, disappointing but expected by fans.
Rockstar aims for quality; delays are common for perfection.
The release date has been confirmed after rumors, with sparse details on the game.

After months of rumors and speculation, and almost a year and a half since the last (and only) trailer was released, Rockstar has officially confirmed it has delayed Grand Theft Auto 6.

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If there's a small glimmer of hope, we now have a confirmed release date, with the game scheduled to launch in May next year.

GTA 6 Delayed To May 26, 2026

For the first time in its history, Grand Theft Auto 6 has a release date. That release date is May 26, 2026.

It's likely to disappoint long-time, eagerly-anticipating fans, but the news will equally come as no surprise, as Rockstar is a regular when it comes to delaying its games for perfection.

The statement released by Rockstar says:

"Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. We are very sorry this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game.

"With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve. We look forward to sharing more information with you soon."

We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.

GTA 6 was initially slated for release in 2025; however, as time went on and Rockstar's silence continued, that release window seemed increasingly unlikely.

Almost every Rockstar game in history has been delayed at some point, with the infamous GTA 4 delay still mentioned by its development team to this date.

Now let the speculation about the next trailer begin. Undoubtedly, fans will try and decipher some code from Rockstar's message, and the cycle will begin anew.