GTA 6 Delayed to May 2026, Fans Brace for Potential Further Setback
Rockstar Games confirms GTA 6’s release is delayed to May 2026. Industry insiders warn the game’s release may face further setbacks.
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In a major development that has left the gaming community in suspense, Rockstar Games confirmed the delay of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) to May 26, 2026. This announcement followed months of speculation and rumors that emerged in late 2024 regarding a possible postponement of the game’s release. The decision marks a significant setback for GTA fans who had been eagerly anticipating the title’s arrival in late 2025.
Despite the postponement, there are indications that the delay could ultimately benefit the game’s development. Industry insiders and leakers have suggested that sticking to the original holiday 2025 release window would have resulted in a much less polished product. Rockstar’s decision to push back the release by several months is seen as a strategic move to ensure the game meets its high expectations, both from fans and critics alike.
The delay also follows the release of a second trailer in May 2025, which introduced new characters, including Jason and Lucia, further building anticipation. However, despite these revelations, concerns over additional delays persist, with some industry experts predicting that the game's release could slip once again.
Jason Schreier, a respected journalist at Bloomberg, has highlighted the possibility of another delay, stating in a May 9 report that May 2026 may not be a "sure thing." Schreier emphasized the competitive nature of the gaming industry, with various developers adjusting their release schedules in response to Rockstar’s timeline. He noted that some companies are actively hoping for a further postponement, as they seek to avoid overlapping with GTA 6's release.
The uncertainty surrounding the game’s release has also led to speculation about Rockstar's potential strategies to fill the gap in the release calendar. One possibility is a remastered version of *Grand Theft Auto IV* for modern consoles, which has been hinted at by industry insiders. TezFun, a well-known Rockstar insider, mentioned that this port could launch before the end of 2025, offering fans something to hold them over as they await the release of GTA 6.
