Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Coming May 26, 2026

Rockstar writes:

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.

[Mr_cheese]

Is anybody actually shocked at this news?

[neutralgamer1992]

This was to be expected especially since a lot of GTA games come out around April. This news will make many publishers happy since now they don't have to worry about GTA6 overshadowing it

[Profchaos]

From memory all the PS2 ear games target late in the year October ish for holdiday sales u think it was only GTA IV that released in April because they was delayed out of 2007 into April 08 and GTA v was September also

[neutralgamer1992]

Profchaos

Yes I was thinking of GTA IV since that was the game that released in April

I also think there's a big possibility that this game gets another delay to holiday season 2026 I hope I'm wrong about that

[Profchaos]

Totally agree this game could be delayed again I think all we have is a assurance that we won't have it before may next year but not much more than that .
I have a feeling that online will be split off and launch a month later akin to rdr2 and GTA v

[Cacabunga]

Great date !!!
Then we might get a good steady release of good software end of this year not to be eaten up by this groundbreaker. Ghost of Yotei chose a great release window !!

[Profchaos]

Shocked no not at all disappointed yeah a little.
I expected it but still.

[RaidenBlack]

Nah .... not one bit,
I was more waiting for when they'd announce the delay rather than if.
No way were they releasing that gargantuan game during that time with very little shown off.
GTA IV designer also shared similar experience during the recent 17th anniversary, that it (IV) got pushed back to 2008 from 2007 and that current GTA VI team might be facing similar decision.
What I kinda expected sorta, they'd drop a micro teaser with the delay announcement. Coulda helped the starving community.
Anyways, good for gaming industry as a whole as well. Lots a breathing room now. Plus, we are already getting Mafia this year and MindsEye (which might get a delay as well, since the late year block is much free now).

[Killer2020UK]

I for one am shocked to my core! Shocked I tell you! SHOCK ED

[jambola]

I was
then i realized it said 2026

[harv052]

I bet some are! I know that on some facebook groups, some people swore on their mother's life that GTA6 was coming out this year lol! Anyone with a braincell could see this coming from a.......year away!

[-Foxtrot]

As soon as Sony committed and gave Ghost of Yotei a solid release date in October I knew something was up.

Either they knew somehow or took a massive gamble.

[Fonsecap]

Of course not, but they had a bump in their share value though when they announced it for 2025, well played R*.
Well the other publishers can now release their games without being afraid of clashing with the release date of GTA VI. Maybe will have some sooner release dates for some games. One can always hope...

[Muigi]

Not even mad about this ngl.

[VenomUK]

Microsoft must’ve been made aware of Rockstar’s delay, that’s why it felt safe announcing price rises. Otherwise it would never make its consoles more expensive when GTA VI is out if PS5 is cheaper.

[Michiel1989]

what is wrong with you man?

[GamerRN]

But ironically Microsoft also effectively just killed off the Xbox brand

[Profchaos]

It's no big shock honestly when you look at the history of the franchise every single mainline entry has received a delay since GTA 3 they never meet the planed launch day. Even one of the stories games for significant delays or what felt significant at the time

Is it a disappointment yes but I know Rockstar are perfectionist so I have full faith it will be worth the wait

[moomoo319]

Yes but when its been 13yrs… at what point are you just lying on earnings calls to juice your stock price lol knowing full well its not coming out fiscal ‘26

[gold_drake]

yeh i thought a 2025 release was abit soon bht now we know.

[raWfodog]

I've said that in a couple of my posts also. I didn't think 2025 release was going to happen.

[badz149]

A bit soon ha? It's not like the last game came 12 years ago and their last major release was 7 years ago, right?

[gold_drake]

what are u talking about

all we have from gta 6 is a trailer. nothing else.

get ur fanboy arse outta here.

[italiangamer]

So now I can't die before May 26th, 2026, good to know 🦖.

[Cellblock11]

You might want to push that date back at least a few weeks so you have time to play though.

[lukasmain]

So you can after on May 27th ?? Damn that still wont give you enough time with the game though ;)

[lucasnooker]

Knew it! People kept downvoting me when I said it’s not coming this year lol

[Hereandthere]

What a fucking bunch of greedy bullshit rockstar is pulling, They just want to milk the GTA V online crowd for one more year.

[Profchaos]

Well do you want another cyberpunk launch because that's how you get it

[chicken_in_the_corn]

Cyberpunk was delayed

[Profchaos]

@chicken it wasn't delayed enough

[darkwalker]

Cyberpunk didn't belong on last gen consoles.

[ZycoFox]

Nah but what they will milk is multiple versions. They'll want the double dippers for the better PC release because PS5 will hold it back, then they'll release it again on PS6/Xbox whatever as well. Maximum profits 💰💵💰

[mkis007]

Well I wish they would get on with the ps5 release of red dead 2, for some reason it is exempt from the milking.

[pwnmaster3000]

All other devs that’s was purposely avoiding a release date next to gta can finally be free

[ravens52]

🙄

[Greg2801]

Atleast give me me new trailer that I can watch a whole year again

[TheColbertinator]

Damn. I am bamboozled.

[Ninver]

We've waited 10 plus years. 1 more won't hurt lol

[Chard]

Another year to tackle my backlog :)

[gigoran8]

Boo

[franwex]

Okay. So November 2026 at the earliest, got it.

[andy85]

Can't believe anyone even thought it this year. One trailer nearly 18 months ago with nothing since. If it was releasing in a few months there would be loads. That'll be delayed as well. It'll be September/October. Take that time making a 60 fps mode 😂

[Ethereal]

Great news for the rest of industry so they can time or alter other plans. Take all the time you need...

[anast]

$100 entry fee? or will it only be $80?

[Kratos_Kart2007]

LMAO!!!

[isarai]

I called this from a mile away as soon as they announced it was coming out fall of this year. I immediately said "oh so spring of next year? "🤣

[raWfodog]

Yep, I didn't think it was coming this year either.

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[Deeeeznuuuts]

Not too shocked but because of how long it's taken, I did expect it to be this year to be honest but at least we've got a concrete date, cant wait!

[RhinoGamer88]

With all these studios closing and laying off good people, there seems to be no accountability for leadership/planning at several high profile studios and game companies.

[Knushwood Butt]

The PM just gave their weekly status report:

This week we are tracking red from green. Launch is delayed by 8 months due to unforseen reasons.

[vTuro24]

I am shocked, shocked! Well, not that shocked.

[DustMan]

Why am I thinking the performance is going to be terrible on a ps5 & xbox. like barely 60fps or lower. Considering how long it took them to get GTA V completely optimized over the course of multiple releases. I'm really hesitant.

[Elda]

LOL! 14 years for the next installment of a game.

[Bathyj]

After holding every single other game this year hostage they do that? At least everything else can breathe now. I feel like Sony, gearbox and a few others got wind this recently

[PRIMORDUS]

Poopy!!!

[SimpleDad]

At least, we delayed $100 games...

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Sits on a mountain of IP. Delays the one game that's already a decade late. Fk Rockstar. I'm tired of them.

[GotGame818]

GTA 3 October 2001, GTA 4 2008 7 years, GTA 5 2013 5 years, GTA 6 13 years! Rockstar has a lot to prove with this game, and especially at the price point! We will see. Hoping for the best!

[jznrpg]

Still haven’t played a GTA game yet. Maybe I’ll play this one