GTA 6 Delay Announced Before Release

Rockstar Games has officially announced the release date for GTA 6, but fans will have to wait until 2026. Dive into the details of this decision and its impact on other game launches.

GTA 6 Release Date Announced

Coming on May 26, 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is one of the most eagerly awaited games in recent years, with fans buzzing since the first trailer was released. After a long period of silence, Rockstar Games finally unveiled the release date for GTA 6, which has taken many by surprise.

On May 2, via a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 will hit the shelves on May 26, 2026. This announcement deviates from the expectations set by Take-Two Interactive during their Q3 2025 earnings call, where they expressed confidence in a Fall 2025 release.

Rockstar Games issued an apology for the delay and expressed gratitude for the fans' patience, stating, "We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve." They promised to share more details soon.

Take-Two Interactive Fully Supports Rockstar Games’ Decision

Take-Two Interactive has fully endorsed Rockstar Games' decision to extend the development timeline for GTA 6. In a statement released on their website on May 2, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on the shift in GTA 6's launch date.

He remarked, "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."

This adjustment aligns with Take-Two's earlier comments about their titles potentially launching close to one another. Just last week, Gearbox Entertainment announced that Borderlands 4 would launch two weeks earlier than initially planned. While many speculated that this move was influenced by GTA 6's release window, Gearbox has denied any such connection. Both games fall under the Take-Two Interactive umbrella.

Despite these shifts in release schedules, Take-Two remains committed to delivering excellence. They stated, "As we continue to release our phenomenal pipeline, we expect to deliver a multi-year period of growth in our business and enhanced value for our shareholders."

Devolver Digital Remains Adamant in Releasing a Game Same Day with GTA 6

The delay in GTA 6's release has prompted a bold move from Devolver Digital, the publisher behind Cult of the Lamb. Instead of moving away from GTA 6's launch date, Devolver Digital has decided to release one of their games on the same day, May 26. They announced this decision on X on May 2, with a defiant message: "You can’t escape us."

Back in March, Devolver Digital had already declared their intention to launch a game simultaneously with GTA 6. They have yet to disclose which title will go head-to-head with GTA 6. Potential candidates include sequels to popular games like Cult of the Lamb, Enter the Gungeon, Hotline Miami, or even a new IP.

Meanwhile, other developers and publishers are taking a different approach, planning to avoid GTA 6's release window altogether. According to The Game Business Show in March, several anonymous game executives indicated their readiness to delay their games to steer clear of GTA 6's launch.

Despite the delay, excitement for GTA 6 remains high among fans eager to explore the next chapter in Rockstar Games' expansive open-world action-adventure series. Grand Theft Auto VI is now scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Stay tuned for more updates by checking out our article below!