Grand Theft Auto 6 Officially Delayed

Rockstar Games announced on its social media accounts that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed from its initial fall 2025 release window to May 26, 2026. The delay is to deliver “at the level of quality you expect.” Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Grand Theft Auto 6 won the Most Wanted Game award at the Golden Joystick Awards. Upon accepting the Awards, Rockstar teased that the studio has “absolutely mind-blowing things” in development. “There’s an incredible amount of people doing amazing things on Grand Theft Auto 6, absolutely mind-blowing things, so… It’s an honor to be able to come up here and accept this award on everyone’s behalf. I wish more of us could be here. Thank you very much, everybody, and yeah, more to come.” 

The full statement regarding the delay:

Hi everyone,

Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026.

We are very sorry that 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.

Sincerely,

Rockstar Games

Details for the latest installment in the GTA series, Grand Theft Auto V:

Experience Rockstar Games’ critically acclaimed open world game, Grand Theft Auto V.

When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other.

Grand Theft Auto V also comes with Grand Theft Auto Online, the dynamic and ever-evolving online universe for up to 30 players, and includes all existing gameplay upgrades and content released since the launch of Grand Theft Auto Online. Rise through the ranks to become a CEO of your own criminal empire by trading contraband or form a Motorcycle Club and rule the streets. Pull off daring co-operative Heists, enter adrenaline-fueled Stunt Races, compete in unique Adversary Modes or create your own content to play and share with the entire GTA community.

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