Rockstar Announces Grand Theft Auto VI Release Date of May 2026

Rockstar Games has officially delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) from its originally planned fall 2025 launch to May 26, 2026, confirming widespread industry rumors and fan speculation about a postponement. The developer stated that the additional time is needed to meet the high expectations of players and to deliver a game at the level of quality fans expect, with management reportedly aiming to avoid the intense 'crunch' periods often associated with major game launches. This delay breaks Rockstar’s tradition of fall releases for major titles and has disappointed fans who were hoping for a sooner launch. Industry insiders note that many developers at Rockstar did not believe a 2025 release was feasible and saw the delay as inevitable due to the scope of work required. The game will initially be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC version expected later. The announcement also led to a significant drop in Take-Two Interactive’s share price, as expected revenue from GTA 6 was pushed into the next fiscal year.