It’s official – Grand Theft Auto 6, one of the most anticipated video games in history, has been delayed until May 2026. Rockstar Games, the studio behind the blockbuster series, confirmed that the sequel won’t arrive this year as previously hoped.
⏳ Extra Time for Rockstar-Level Quality
Originally slated for a 2025 release on consoles, Rockstar issued a statement saying the delay is necessary to ensure the game meets the “level of quality you expect and deserve.” While the news may sting, it’s consistent with the studio’s history of polishing titles to near-perfection.
🔥 Legacy of a Gaming Giant
GTA 5, the last main entry in the franchise, became the second best-selling video game of all time, still thriving today thanks to its robust online mode. Its successor, GTA 6, has massive shoes to fill—and fans are watching closely.
Despite the silence since the record-shattering trailer drop in December 2023 (which gained over 100 million views), excitement around GTA 6 hasn’t faded. Rockstar called the ongoing fan support “truly humbling for our entire team.”
🤔 Delay Was Expected by Many
Fans have joked about the 12-year gap between GTA titles, and many weren’t surprised by the postponement. Rockstar has a history of delays, like with Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018—but it’s also known for redefining gaming standards with each release.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick previously emphasized that every Rockstar release must feel like “something you’ve never seen before.” That philosophy helps explain the wait—and sets the bar incredibly high.
So while we’ll have to wait a bit longer, it’s shaping up to be worth every second.
