GTA VI release pushed back to May 2026

Rockstar Games has disappointed fans: the release of the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed again. The new release date is May 26, 2026.

Rockstar Games has disappointed fans by delaying the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI again.

The game was originally supposed to be released in 2025. Publisher Take-Two Interactive later clarified the window to be fall 2025, but now it’s clear: the game will skip 2025 entirely.

In an official statement, Rockstar didn’t give a reason for the postponement, but emphasized that the team is committed to “exceeding player expectations.”

“We hope you understand: we need extra time to deliver the quality you expect and deserve.”

GTA VI is about a criminal couple Lucia and Jason. The action is set in the Leonidas State, a fictionalized version of Florida.The game promises to bring back the iconic atmosphere of Vice City and offer one of the most ambitious open worlds in the series’ history.

The game is set in the state of Leonidas, a fictionalized version of Florida.

Social media is flooded with jokes along the lines of “this came out before GTA VI” – all in the best tradition of fan anticipation. The memes are gaining momentum, with many comparing the development timeline to previous installments – remember, GTA V was released in 2013.

The move to 2026 means that more than 12 years will pass between the fifth and sixth installment – a record for the series. We can only hope that Rockstar does indeed live up to such a long wait.

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