It was, perhaps, inevitable: Rockstar has delayed GTA 6 to May 2026. The announcement came via a straightforward statement that lacked details about launch platforms or any new trailer. Not even a single new screenshot was provided alongside the news.
Fans of Rockstar games are no strangers to delays, so the postponement of GTA 6 may not come as a shock. Nevertheless, the reaction from the community has been a mix of disappointment, relief, and an understanding that this sets the stage for another year of wild speculation about the game.
The GTA 6 subreddit, a hotbed for conspiracy theories and discussions about the game's trailers and release date, has been buzzing since the news broke.
“Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots,” MyNameIsToFuOG commented, echoing the general frustration that Rockstar did not provide any new visuals to ease the disappointment of the delay.
“At least give us a screenshot, this is ridiculous even for R*,” Abvk0 added. “1.5 years of silence just to drop delay news without even showing us bread crumbs of the game?”
On a more optimistic note, bl00nded remarked, “At least we have a date now, I don't mind a delay if it means the game is gonna be good.”
“It’s Rockstar bro. What did you expect? Also, I really doubt it will release on May 26, they will delay it more,” Puzzleheaded-Hunt731 expressed their skepticism.
There's also speculation that the delay might lead to a simultaneous release of GTA 6 on PC alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. “I hope that means that a PC version is also coming in 2026 and not 2027,” Kiwibom hoped.
“2026 console release, late 2027 PC release, 2028 new-gen console release,” Velkoadmiral predicted.
AnswerSee ResultsIGN’s commenters also had strong reactions to the delay. BSideleau criticized the current console generation, stating, “Surprising no one. It will be a final game of this tepid generation. What a let down. I have never felt more grifted than by Microsoft and Sony this generation. Both consoles are more 0.5 updates from the previous generation than true next gen consoles, yet they expected us to pay MORE for them. Quit letting them get away with it. Demand better.”
There’s also much discussion about the potential price of GTA 6. With Nintendo and Microsoft setting some game prices at $80, fans are preparing for a similar price point for GTA 6. Some even speculate it could reach $100, especially if the new GTA Online is bundled in.
In their statement, Rockstar mentioned “we look forward to sharing more information with you soon.” This has led fans to hope that a second trailer might be imminent.
GTA 6 is not just anticipated as the biggest entertainment launch ever; it's also expected to be one of the greatest games of all time. With such high expectations, the developers at Rockstar and parent company Take-Two are under immense pressure to ensure the game launches with the highest quality possible. Given this context, the delay feels almost inevitable.
