GTA 6 officially delayed as Rockstar Games makes release date announcement

After many delays, GTA 6 finally has its official release date. The release of GTA 6 has been delayed to 2026.

On May 2, 2025, Rockstar Games released an official statement via its social media account informing fans about the official release date. The newly announced date for the game is May 26, 2026.

Rockstar released a statement apologizing for the long delay of the game, which was slated to be launched in 2025.

"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.”

GTA 6 will be released in 2026

This is not surprising given that every Rockstar game in the last decade has seen postponements beyond its initial announcement date. However, many will undoubtedly find this news disheartening.

The company further added that they want to exceed their fans’ expectations with their much-awaited GTA 6. The statement requested fans to wait for a little longer as the launch will take place in the coming year.

"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 continued.

The statement further stated that more information about the game will be released in the near future.

"We look forward to sharing more information with you soon." Rockstar added.

The release of the sixth edition of GTA has been long overdue, but fans can finally look forward to its release in 2026 after the official statement from Rockstar games.

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