“You just can't take over a decade for a game”: Internet disappointed as GTA 6 reportedly gets delayed to avoid "brutal" crunch

The internet is familiar with the viral meme 'We got _____ before GTA 6'. It has been nearly a decade since the fifth version of the video game was released in September 2013. While the trailer of Grand Theft Auto 6 was released in December 2023, the developers revealed a further postponement in its release. In a press release on May 2, Rockstar Games noted that the 6th edition of the game will be released on May 26, 2026.

According to Jason Schreier, a reporter at Bloomberg, the delay was "inevitable", per Dexerto. Schrier wrote a series of posts and alleged that he spoke to employees at Rockstar Games. He wrote,

"Nobody I’ve talked to at Rockstar has believed Fall 2025 was a real window for a very long time now. Too much work, not enough time, and what appears to be a real desire from management to avoid brutal crunch.

He added,

"GTA 6 slipping to 2026 has seemed inevitable for months if not longer."

Fans took to the comment section of Dexerto's post and revealed their disappointment. One user (@GodofPs5) noted,

"You can't justify them no matter what, its as simple as it gets and you just can't take over a decade for a game."

Netizens also added humorous memes to the comment section, many depicting that they will be very old by the time GTA 6 releases. One netizen (@yoxics) expressed their frustration and wrote,

"they had 13 years tf do you mean brutal crunch."

Some users also appeared hopeful about the release. One fan (@Banana_lord) wrote,

"You know what, man. I’ve already waited this long, what’s a few more months? Let them deliver the best they possibly can."

Another user (@Agtesnx) joked,

"Wonderful rockstar take your time if needed please push it back to 2028 hopefully they add the ability where the money you earn in the game transfers over to reality as well."

Rockstar Games notifies fans about the delay in the GTA 6 release

Rockstar Games notified their fans that the expected release date for Grand Theft Auto is May 26, 2026. The developers expressed gratitude towards fans and acknowledged the "interest and excitement" about the game. They apologised and explained that they want to "deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve."

While some fans acknowledged that there can be a delay in the development of GTA 6, many expressed their disappointment. They expressed their frustration and noted that it has been more than a decade since the last game came out. Many fans felt disappointed that they would be unable to play the game anytime soon and hoped that there wouldn't be a further delay in its release.

While Grand Theft Auto (GTA6) was reportedly slated for release in the latter half of 2025, it was confirmed by the developers that it has been pushed to 2026. Rockstar Games emphasised that they want to match customers' expectations. However, fans couldn't help but feel disappointed at the delay.

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