Rockstar Games has delayed Grand Theft Auto 6, previously expected in the fall of 2025, to next year. The hugely anticipated game at least has a firm release date now: It will be released on May 26, 2026.
“We are very sorry that this is later than you expected,” Rockstar said in a statement. “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.”
The news comes as no great surprise; Rockstar is known for delays to its games, which are always huge in ambition and scope. Its last major release, 2018’s Red Dead Redemption 2, was delayed three times. However, as recently as February, Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive was insisting that GTA 6 was still on track for release in the fall.
