It was, perhaps, inevitable: Rockstar has delayed GTA 6 to May 2026. The announcement came via a straightforward statement that lacked details on launch platforms or a new trailer. Not even a single 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, reactions have been mixed, ranging from disappointment to relief, with many realizing that the internet will now buzz with another year of wild speculation about GTA 6.
The GTA 6 subreddit, a hub for countless conspiracy theories about the game, its trailers, and release dates, has erupted since the announcement.
“Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots,” MyNameIsToFuOG posted, voicing the widespread frustration over Rockstar's failure to offer any new glimpse of the game to ease the delay's sting.
“At least give us a screenshot, this is ridiculous even for R*,” added Abvk0. “1.5 years of silence just to drop a delay news without even showing us bread crumbs of the game?”
“At least we have a date now, I don't mind a delay if it means the game is gonna be good,” said the more philosophical bl00nded.
“It’s Rockstar bro. What did you expect? Also, I really doubt it will release on May 26, they will delay it more,” a concerned Puzzleheaded-Hunt731 commented.
There is also speculation that Rockstar might release GTA 6 on PC simultaneously with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, now that the game has been pushed back to 2026. “I hope that means that a PC version is also coming in 2026 and not 2027,” said Kiwibom.
“2026 console release, late 2027 PC release, 2028 new-gen console release,” predicted Velkoadmiral.
AnswerSee ResultsIGN’s commenters also had strong opinions about the GTA 6 delay. User BSideleau criticized the current console generation in a scathing post:
“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 both Nintendo and Microsoft setting some of their games at $80, fans are preparing for GTA 6 to follow suit. Some even speculate it could reach $100, especially if the new GTA Online is included.
In its statement, Rockstar mentioned, “we look forward to sharing more information with you soon.” This has sparked hope among fans that Trailer 2 might be on the horizon.
GTA 6 is not just anticipated to be the biggest entertainment launch ever; fans expect it to be one of the greatest games of all time. Under such immense pressure, Rockstar and its parent company Take-Two are likely determined to ensure the game launches at the highest quality possible. With this in mind, the delay seems almost inevitable.
