GTA 6 postponed to 2026

GTA 6 Delayed until 2026. Every rock star game over the past decade It has been postponed beyond its initial announcement date, so it is no surprise. But this is certainly a disappointing development for many.

Now, the game will be released on May 26, 2026 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It was previously released in the fall of 2025.

“We are very sorry, it's later than you expected. The interest and excitement around the new car theft made our entire team truly humble. We want to thank you for your support and patience when completing the race.”

The statement continued: “In every race we release, the goal has been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We want you to understand that we need this extra share of time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.”

Meanwhile, Rockstar owner Take-Two issued a statement informing investors about the delays and their impact on the company's financial performance.

“We support comprehensive rock star games that spend more time realizing their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI,,,,, Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick said: “This promises to surpass audience expectations. While we take our title campaign seriously and appreciate the broad and global expectations of Grand Theft Auto VI, we remain firmly committed to our commitment to excellence. As we continue to release amazing pipelines, we expect to grow our business for years and enhance value for shareholders.”

Take-Two said it continues to expect “sequential growth” and records net booking levels for fiscal 2026 and 2027. While the GTA 6 is no longer here this year, Take-Two’s tag still has the Mafia: Old Country and Borderlands 4 appear this year, besides its roster of sports.

Take-Two will release its next earnings report on May 15.

GTA 6's delay is amidst turmoil in the video game industry Increase gaming console and gaming prices Part of this is due to Trump’s controversial tariff plan and various other market factors.

GTA 6 is expected to be a sensational success, a company 40 million sales can be predicted in the first year alone. The game is It is expected to enter the PC latercreate a second sales cycle for open world games.

It is also difficult news for the entire gaming market to be delayed until 2026, as a research company predicts that the video game industry is Relying on GTA 6 in 2025 will help turn things around.