No GTA VI in 2025, Rockstar Games confirms—looks like the road to release just got a bit longer!
After months of uncertainty, rumors, and mounting speculation within the gaming community, Rockstar Games has officially confirmed what many had long feared: GTA VI, the highly anticipated new installment in the iconic Grand Theft Auto franchise, will not meet its originally expected 2025 release window. The game’s launch has been postponed and is now scheduled for 2026.
The confirmation came directly from Rockstar Games via an official statement posted on their website and shared across their social media platforms. The statement reads as follows:
Hi everyone,
Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026.
We are very sorry that this release is later than expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been incredibly humbling for our entire team, and we want to sincerely thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we work to finish the game.
With every game we have released, our goal has always been to exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI will be no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver the level of quality you expect and deserve.
We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.Sincerely,
Rockstar Games
While the delay may not come as a complete surprise—given Rockstar’s extended silence and the glaring absence of Trailer 2—it’s still a difficult pill to swallow for the many fans who had hoped to return to Vice City’s iconic, sun-soaked streets by late 2025, a target once set by Rockstar themselves.
That said, there is a silver lining to this otherwise disappointing news. The official announcement provides the much-needed clarity fans have been waiting for. For the first time, Rockstar has confirmed a firm release date for GTA VI, and while there’s still some caution regarding that date, it’s undoubtedly a step in the right direction.
All eyes now turn to the eagerly awaited Trailer 2, still absent since the first trailer was dropped. Rockstar has yet to provide any concrete updates or timelines, leaving fans to sift through every detail of the first trailer, hoping for a glimpse of what’s to come.
Until Rockstar shares further updates, all that’s left to do is wait—patiently—and stay tuned to Rockstar’s official channels for new announcements, gameplay reveals, or any behind-the-scenes glimpses into the game’s development. The road to GTA VI remains long and winding, but based on Rockstar’s history, the destination will be well worth the wait.
Stay tuned for more updates—and while you’re at it, why not give Trailer 1 another watch… or maybe a few more?
