GTA 6 Pushed Back: Fans Must Wait Until May 2026 For Virtual Crime Spree

Rockstar Games has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI‘s release to May 26, 2026, extending the wait by 6-8 months from its original Fall 2025 launch window. The announcement came on May 2, 2025, through Rockstar’s official newswire without specific reasons for the postponement. Fans expressed mixed reactions across social media platforms, ranging from disappointment to understanding. Take-Two’s CEO supported the decision, with more details expected during the company’s May 15 financial update.

After months of anticipation, Rockstar Games has officially delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026. The announcement came on May 2, 2025, through Rockstar’s official newswire. The game was originally set to launch in fall 2025, meaning fans will now wait an additional six to eight months.

Rockstar delays GTA VI to May 2026, extending fans’ wait by another 6-8 months beyond the original fall 2025 release.

In their brief statement, Rockstar included an apology to enthusiastic fans, saying, “We are very sorry that this is later than you expected.” The company didn’t share any specific reasons for the delay, nor did they release new screenshots or trailer content to soften the blow.

Fans quickly took to social media with mixed reactions. The GTA 6 subreddit exploded with comments expressing disappointment, relief, and frustration. Many users requested additional content to ease their wait. One user named MyNameIsToFuOG didn’t hold back, posting, “Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots.”

Gaming media outlets described the announcement as “unceremonious” and highlighted this delay follows a pattern for Rockstar, which has pushed back major releases before. Some journalists called the news “perhaps inevitable” given the company’s history.

The timing of the announcement has been particularly frustrating for fans, coming after approximately 1.5 years of silence from Rockstar. The delay now sets up another 12 months of speculation about the highly anticipated sequel.

Major gaming outlets including IGN, Eurogamer, and Rockstar Intel quickly covered the news. Their reporting emphasized the massive fan anticipation for what they called a “hugely-awaited sequel.”

Rockstar’s communication strategy has been relatively minimal throughout GTA 6’s development. The delay announcement contained no details about development progress, no new media assets, and no information about which platforms will support the game at launch.

While disappointing for many, the new date of May 26, 2026, at least gives fans a specific target rather than the previous “fall 2025” window. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick supported the decision despite previous confidence expressed in meeting the original deadline. Take-Two is expected to provide more details to investors on May 15 during their scheduled financial update.