Grand Theft Auto VI release date delayed to Spring 2026
Briefly

Rockstar Games has officially delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026. In a statement, they expressed their gratitude for fan support and humbly acknowledged the immense interest in the game. The developers emphasized their commitment to exceeding expectations and ensuring high quality, which necessitates the additional time. Despite the first trailer's release in December 2023 and an initial Fall 2025 window, updates have been sparse since confirmation of development in February 2022, which included a playable female character named Lucia.
Get ready for at least another year of "We got [INSERT HERE] before GTA 6" memes. Rockstar Games has announced it's delaying the much-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26th, 2026.
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.
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.
Rockstar officially confirmed GTA 6 was in development in February 2022. A report published later that year revealed it would star a playable female character.
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