Grand Theft Auto VI is officially no longer releasing in Fall 2025, the release window that Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games has given for the game up to today. Now Rockstar has given its precise release date: May 26, 2026, delayed from its original release window by a significant margin. Rockstar says it will release more information about the game soon.
In a message on Rockstar’s website, the developer said, “We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. 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.”
Rockstar dropped the reveal trailer for GTA VI in December 2023, though parts of the game were revealed illegally following a hack in 2022. The trailer revealed the game’s dual protagonists, and its setting in Vice City, but since then neither the developer nor the publisher has revealed much new information. Take-Two’s shares fell by 10% in pre-market trading following the delay announcement.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said in a press release, “We support fully Rockstar Games taking additional time to realize their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI, which promises to be a groundbreaking, blockbuster entertainment experience that exceeds audience expectations. While we take the movement of our titles seriously and appreciate the vast and deep global anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence.”
Reportedly, one of the side effects of GTA VI’s chosen release window being this coming fall was that several games other games were cautious about their own launch dates. Rumor has it some publishers were reluctant to commit to launch dates in case they might accidentally fall just before, on or just after GTA VI’s launch. This delay could mean that scheduling a fall release is less complicated, and now other games have a shot at winning the crowds.
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