The GTA 6 release date has finally been confirmed, but it’s come with the reveal of a pretty expected delay to 2026.
With it being the most hotly-anticipated game, the news that GTA 6 is delayed is definitely going to cause some ripples in the industry.
We’ll be monitoring social media and contacting our own sources to see how far reaching the new GTA 6 2026 date impact is, and will be reporting here live for you to get the full scoop.
But let’s start with the actual delay announcement from Rockstar on X/Twitter.
Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. https://t.co/YgaIn1cYc8 pic.twitter.com/cyeK7GM6ObMay 2, 2025
I do love the fact that Rockstar has gone with the classic Twitter notes app apology, but hey at least we actually have a release date now!
First, let’s unpack what the actual statement says.
Obviously it starts with the apology that the new May 26, 2026 is “later than expected” and thanks the players for their “support and… patience”.
“With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto 6 is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.”
Of course, we already knew that GTA 6 was going to be pushing Rockstar’s already high envelope of creativity and accomplishments.
The GTA 6 devs themselves teased back in November that they’re working on “absolutely mind-blowing things” and promise “more to come”.
I am particularly excited that the statement ends with the tease that Rockstar “look forward to sharing more information with you soon”.
Traditionally Rockstar does its own thing when it comes to reveals and trailer drops, but with Summer Game Fest 2025 just around the corner in early June, could it be that we something fresh of GTA 6 then?
We’ve not had anything since that first trailer drop back in December 2023.
As a reminder, here it is, because it is a Very Good TrailerTM.