It has finally happened: Rockstar Games has postponed the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026. At first, the game was expected to leave in autumn of 2025, but the company has reported that the team needs more time to “offer the level of quality you expect and deserve.” Industry editors can breathe relieved because they can place their titles more calmly for 2025, while players will feel some bitterness for the news, not so unexpected.
In a message posted on the official website, the development team apologized for the delay: “We feel very much that this date has been delayed More than expected. The interest and expectation around a new Grand Theft Auto have been overwhelming for our entire team. We thank you for your support and patience while we work to complete the game. With each title we have launched, the goal has always been to overcome your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to offer you The quality you expect and deserve. We hope to share more details with you soon. “
The first GTA 6 trailer was presented in December 2023, but information about the game has been scarce since then, apart from the fact that the launch window has now moved next year. The next installment of the series will be set in Vice City and will introduce The first female protagonist of the sagaLucia, with narrative elements inspired by Bonnie & Clyde.
GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated titles of recent years, if not in the history of the video game, and more details about the postponement may arise during the presentation of Take-Two financial results, scheduled for May 15. After the announcement, Take-Two’s actions fell 8% In operations prior to marketing in Nasdaq.
Grand Theft Auto V is still immensely popular eleven years later of its launch, having recently occupied the first position on Twitch as the most watched game of 2024.
