It was, perhaps, inevitable: Rockstar has officially delayed GTA 6 to May 2026. The announcement arrived via a brief, no-frills statement—no new trailer, no launch platforms revealed, not even a single screenshot to ease the wait. Just a date shift, delivered with minimal fanfare.
For fans of Rockstar’s games, this isn’t unfamiliar territory. The studio has a long-standing reputation for pushing back releases to ensure polish and perfection, and this delay, while disappointing, fits a well-established pattern. Still, the reaction has been a mix of frustration, cautious optimism, and the resigned understanding that the online speculation machine will now have another year to run wild with rumors, leaks, and theories about every aspect of GTA 6.
The GTA 6 subreddit, a hub for countless fan theories and feverish predictions, erupted immediately after the news broke.
“Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots,” wrote MyNameIsToFuOG, echoing the widespread sentiment that the delay felt harder to swallow without any visual update.
“At least give us a screenshot, this is ridiculous even for R*,” added Abvk0. “1.5 years of silence just to drop a delay with zero crumbs?”
Yet not all reactions were negative. “At least we have a date now. I don’t mind a delay if it means the game will actually be good,” said bl00nded, reflecting a more patient perspective.
Others remain skeptical. “It’s Rockstar, bro. What did you expect? And honestly, I doubt it’ll even hit May 2026—they’ll push it again,” noted Puzzleheaded-Hunt731.
With the release now set for 2026, speculation is growing that GTA 6 might finally launch on PC simultaneously with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. “I hope this means a PC version in 2026, not 2027,” said Kiwibom. Meanwhile, Velkoadmiral offered a more cynical forecast: “2026 console release, late 2027 PC release, 2028 new-gen console release.”
AnswerSee ResultsIGN’s comment section also lit up, with user BSideleau delivering a sharp critique of the current console generation:
“Surprising no one. It will be the final game of this tepid generation. What a letdown. I’ve never felt more grifted than by Microsoft and Sony this generation. Both consoles feel like 0.5 updates from the last, yet we’re expected to pay more. Stop letting them get away with it. Demand better.”
Pricing is another hot topic. With Nintendo and Microsoft already charging $80 for select titles, many fans anticipate GTA 6 will follow suit. Some even speculate it could reach $100, especially if it includes access to an expanded GTA Online experience from day one.
Rockstar’s statement closed with a simple promise: “We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.” Could this hint that Trailer 2 is just around the corner? Fans are certainly hoping so.
GTA 6 isn’t just anticipated as a major game release—it’s expected to be the biggest entertainment launch in history. With sky-high expectations and immense pressure from both fans and parent company Take-Two, the delay feels less like a setback and more like a necessary step toward delivering a landmark title. In the end, this extra time may be exactly what Rockstar needs to get it right.
