GTA 6 is delayed
up until May 26, 2026, and players across the globe are gearing up for a delay that surpasses their initial expectations.
The game was initially scheduled for release in ‘Fall 2025’, following the debut of the first trailer in 2023.
fans are gutted
, as expected, it will take them another year before they can play it.
Many people felt disappointed upon hearing the news, as Rockstar issued a statement explaining: “We deeply regret that this has been delayed beyond your expectations. The immense enthusiasm and anticipation for a new
Grand Theft Auto
It has genuinely been an eye-opening experience for our whole team. We extend our gratitude to you for your support and patience as we strive to complete the game.
“Each time we release a new game, our aim has been to surpass your expectations, and
Grand Theft Auto VI
It is no different. We trust you recognize our need for additional time to ensure we meet your expectations and deserved standards of quality.
I’m looking forward to sharing additional details with you shortly.
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who is well-known
gaming
A reporter known for having some of the strongest connections within the journalism field has shared information on social media regarding this development.
In addition to noting that numerous people within the industry thought the game wouldn’t see release until at least 2025, he also mentioned that one factor behind the postponement was to sidestep rushing the development process, an issue that has plagued Rockstar previously.
Writing on
BlueSky
He stated, “No one I’ve spoken with at Rockstar has thought thatFall 2025was a feasible release timeframe for quite some time. There’s been too much work and insufficient time, coupled with what seems like a genuine intention from leadership to steer clear of excessive overtime. The possibility ofGTA VIscheduling into 2026has felt almost certain for many months.”
When challenged, he added: “Skepticism is always healthy, but I’ve been keeping tabs on this for years (since my big 2018 story about Red Dead 2’s crunch). They certainly haven’t eliminated *all* overtime but everyone I’ve talked to at Rockstar says it’s night and day from previous projects. If that changes, I’ll report on it.”
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