Rockstar Games has today announced Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May 26th 2026. The developer has said in a short statement on their website the goal has always been to try and exceed their expectations and they want Grand Theft Auto VI to be no different, in order deliver the level of quality they need extra time. Here is the full statement below…
Hi everyone,
Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 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. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game.
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.
We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.
Sincerely,
Rockstar Games
Grand Theft Auto will now release on May 26th 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
Source: Rockstar Games
