Rockstar lastly introduced the discharge date for GTA 6 earlier at this time (Might 2) however followers aren’t enthusiastic about having to attend one other 12 months.
Grand Theft Auto 6 was formally unveiled again in 2023 alongside a 2025 launch window. Rockstar and publishers Take-Two have repeatedly shrugged off the various rumours a couple of delay however at this time, they confirmed GTA 6 gained’t be launched till Might 26, 2026.
“We’re very sorry that that is later than you anticipated,” stated the temporary assertion. “With each recreation we’ve got launched, the aim has at all times been to attempt to exceed your expectations, and GTA 6 is not any exception. We hope you perceive that we’d like this further time to ship on the stage of high quality you count on and deserve.”
The information of the delay hasn’t gone down nicely with followers. “They count on us to outlive till then,” wrote one fan. “13 years for a recreation is fucking loopy…,” stated one other, with Grand Theft Auto 5 popping out again in 2013.
Perhaps subsequent 12 months… https://t.co/AjePUlhypA pic.twitter.com/riKdgEe9FB
— AimControllers (@AimControllerss) Might 2, 2025
“The PlayStation 2 had 3 GTA generations (3, Vice Metropolis and San Andreas). GTA 5 had 3 PlayStation generations. Recreation growth occasions have actually develop into one thing else,” added one other fan.” I like how they are saying ‘sorry that is later than you anticipated’, as a result of actually… it’s later than they introduced,” wrote a 3rd.
Some followers are annoyed the information of delay wasn’t softened with a brand new trailer or screenshots, whereas others expect GTA 6 to be pushed again even additional. “So Christmas 2026, obtained it,” one fan stated after the delay was introduced.” I’m with you on that one. I really feel like they’re gaming shareholders,” added one other. It wouldn’t be the primary time Rockstar have delayed a delayed launch – Pink Useless Redemption 2 was initially meant to launch fall 2017 however was pushed again to spring 2018 earlier than finally releasing in fall 2018.
Each different gaming studio that was gonna delay their video games so it doesn’t conflict with the gta 6 launch date rn https://t.co/Ps3fWuCVg3 https://t.co/7LJTI30Z1L
— Connie (@picsbyconniee) Might 2, 2025
Nevertheless some persons are trying on the intense aspect. “Are we going to get a flood of bulletins now for video games releasing this 12 months in Oct/Nov,” requested one fan. “So many video games have been set to launch this 12 months with no launch date – the area after Might was like a totally empty hole. Now that GTA 6 is delayed, the publishers are lastly allowed to announce the dates for all of the video games popping out this 12 months,” defined one other.
“It’s one much less Recreation Of The 12 months competitor for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,” stated one other fan.
In different information, following stories of trade lay-offs, recreation cancellations and “laughable” worth hikes, Millennial players have been getting nostalgic and telling Gen Z what they wouldn’t “perceive” concerning the good ol’ days.
