In a nutshell

• Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May 26, 2026, instead of its original Fall 2025 release.
• Rockstar Games apologized for the delay, citing their commitment to exceeding expectations and delivering a high-quality experience.

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May 26, 2026.

Grand Theft Auto VI Sets New Release Date

Originally scheduled to launch in Fall 2025, Rockstar posted a message on social media apologizing for the delay.

“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.”

While the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026 is unfortunate, a silver lining is that we now have a definite release date, despite it being a little over one year away.

In the meantime, here’s a look at the first trailer to pass the time.

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to release on PS5 and Xbox Series.