Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will release on May 26, 2026, missing its previously suggested 2025 window. The extended timeline is necessary for ensuring the quality fans expect. Although disappointing to fans, insiders have anticipated this delay for over a year due to workload and a company emphasis on avoiding crunch time. The launch date represents a significant gap from the last installment, GTA V, which launched on September 17, 2013, highlighting the long wait for franchise enthusiasts.
Rockstar's highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on May 26, 2026, following a necessary delay to ensure quality, disappointing fans expecting 2025.
The delay is needed for Rockstar to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve. We apologize for the longer wait.
Insider sources signal that the 2025 release window was unlikely. CEO's desire to avoid crunch has made the 2026 launch inevitable for months.
The launch of GTA VI will occur 4,634 days after GTA V, highlighting the unprecedented wait compared to past releases in the franchise.
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