Rockstar Confirms: GTA VI Won’t Arrive Until 2026

After years of waiting, rumors, and speculation, it’s now official:
Grand Theft Auto VI won’t be released in 2025, as previously announced.
Instead, fans will have to remain patient until May 2026. The news comes straight from Rockstar Games—and it’s a major letdown for millions of eager players across the globe.

Since GTA V hit the market in 2013, the demand for a sequel has been massive. When Rockstar dropped the first trailer for GTA VI in December 2023, interest skyrocketed. In just 24 hours, the trailer was viewed over 85 million times, smashing all previous YouTube records for video game trailers—and as of now, it has surpassed 250 million views.

🎬 You can watch the trailer here.

“We’re truly sorry”

The news was first shared on Rockstar’s official website. In an open and apologetic post, the developers wrote:

“We’re truly sorry that this is coming later than you expected.
The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto have been deeply moving for our entire team.
We want to thank you for your support and patience as we work to finish the game.”

Read the full statement here.

Whether the game will face further delays remains unclear—but for now, all fans can do is stay patient and hope the game releases on schedule in 2026.

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