Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI is now scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026. This revised date follows previous indications of a Fall 2025 release window. Rockstar Games released the first trailer of Grand Theft Auto VI back in December 2023.
The company issued a statement regarding the updated timeline:
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.
This announcement provides a concrete release date for the highly anticipated title, which has been the subject of significant community interest since its initial reveal.
The stated reason for the adjustment is to allow for additional development time to meet the studio’s quality standards. We can expect more details regarding the delay at the Take-Two, the parent company’s next financial results on May 15th.