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Rockstar Games has delayed Grand Theft Auto 6<\/a><\/em>, previously expected in the fall of 2025, to next year. The hugely anticipated game at least has a firm release date now: It will be released on May 26, 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very sorry that this is later than you expected,\u201d Rockstar said in a statement<\/a>. \u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to sharing more information with you soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

The news comes as no great surprise; Rockstar is known for delays to its games, which are always huge in ambition and scope. Its last major release, 2018\u2019s Red Dead Redemption 2<\/em>, was delayed three times. However, as recently as February, Rockstar\u2019s parent company Take-Two Interactive was insisting that GTA 6<\/em> was still on track<\/a> for release in the fall.<\/p>\n

GTA 6<\/em>\u2019s delay presents an opening for other publishers, who were said to be considering delaying their own games<\/a> just to avoid competing with Rockstar. Expect a slew of October\/November 2025 release dates soon.<\/p>\n

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Rockstar Games has delayed Grand Theft Auto 6, previously expected in the fall of 2025, to next year. The hugely anticipated game at least has a firm release date now: It will be released on May 26, 2026. \u201cWe are very sorry that this is later than you expected,\u201d Rockstar said in a statement. \u201cThe 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. \u201cWith 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…<\/p>\n

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