Will GTA 6 Be Delayed To 2026? Here's What We Know So Far

Delays are nothing new for Rockstar. The company has a track record of pushing back its biggest projects, often due to the immense scope and complexity of its games.

GTA 6 has already missed several internal deadlines.

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GTA 6: Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated games of the decade, but recent insider reports suggest that players may have to wait longer than expected. While Rockstar Games previously announced a 2025 release, a trusted insider, @Mvbrr, has claimed that the launch is looking increasingly unlikely for next year. This has sparked speculation that the game may be pushed to 2026.

Eu queria ser um bom profeta aqui e dizer que GTA6 está chegando esse ano. Mas devido aos relatórios recentes que estou ouvindo, começo a acreditar ainda mais no deslize para 2026. Novas informações em breve? Pode ser que o marketing seja parecido com GTAV E&E.

— mvbr★ (@Mvbrr) March 11, 2025

Fans are particularly concerned because Rockstar has remained silent since unveiling the first trailer in December 2023. Typically, major game releases are accompanied by a steady stream of promotional material, but GTA 6 has had no updates, leading many to suspect that a delay is imminent.

Rockstar’s History of Delays

Delays are nothing new for Rockstar. The company has a track record of pushing back its biggest projects, often due to the immense scope and complexity of its games. Grand Theft Auto 5 was originally planned for a spring 2013 release but was delayed until September of that year. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 was pushed from 2017 to 2018.

Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier has also weighed in on the discussion, noting that GTA 6 has already missed several internal deadlines. While he hasn’t confirmed a delay, he acknowledged that Rockstar’s development cycles are notoriously lengthy, making a postponement highly plausible. Reports also suggest that some aspects of the game are being revised, particularly around sensitive topics, which may be contributing to potential setbacks.

Take-Two Maintains 2025 Release Timeline

Despite the swirling rumours, Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, maintains that GTA 6 is still slated for a Fall 2025 release. However, scepticism is growing within the gaming community. If the game is truly set to launch next year, many believe that Rockstar should already be ramping up its marketing efforts. Instead, there has been complete silence since the record-breaking trailer dropped.

The initial trailer showcased Vice City and introduced the game’s Bonnie and Clyde-inspired protagonists, generating immense excitement. But with no gameplay footage, developer updates, or second trailers in sight, doubts about the 2025 launch are intensifying.

Will GTA 6 Arrive in 2026?

For now, Take-Two continues to reassure investors and fans that GTA 6 will arrive in 2025. However, given Rockstar’s history, insider leaks, and the absence of any official updates, a delay to 2026 seems increasingly likely.

While this would disappoint millions of eager players, the silver lining is that Rockstar’s delays typically result in highly polished games. If GTA 6 is indeed pushed back, it will likely be to ensure the game meets the studio’s ambitious standards. Until an official announcement is made, fans will be watching Rockstar’s every move, anxiously awaiting confirmation of whether they will be exploring Vice City next year—or if they’ll have to wait a little longer.