Grand Theft Auto VI gets pushed back to May 26, 2026

Rockstar's highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will finally launch on May 26, 2026, Rockstar Games said in a Friday morning announcement. That means the game will miss the "2025" release window that the developer announced alongside the game's first trailer in late 2023. That delay is needed, Rockstar said, so the company can use "this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve." "We are very sorry that this is later than you expected," Rockstar wrote in its announcement. "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." A long wait gets longer While disappointing for franchise fans, today's official announcement of a delay hasn't exactly been unexpected. Insider sources have been reporting that the 2025 release target looked unlikely for well over a year now. "Nobody I’ve talked to at Rockstar has believed ... Read full article.