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GTA 6 Set for May 26, 2026 Launch as Lewis Hamilton Plans to Clear His Calendar

Rockstar’s console-first rollout has drawn ire from PC gamers anticipating a later release

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari speaks in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 24, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.
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Overview

  • Rockstar Games confirmed GTA 6 will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 26, 2026 with a PC edition to follow
  • Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick endorsed the delay from Fall 2025 to allow additional development polish and support team well-being
  • Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton says he will cancel work commitments during the break between the Canadian and Monaco Grands Prix to play GTA 6
  • Enthusiasts continue dissecting the second trailer and screenshots for Vice City Easter eggs and hints about new in-game locations
  • PC gamers have mounted significant online backlash over the staggered launch strategy that defers their version past the console debut