Overview
- Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on May 26, 2026, exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC release expected later.
- Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick said the delay from fall 2025 was essential to achieve Rockstar’s creative vision without imposing crunch.
- Lewis Hamilton, who cites Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed and Gran Turismo among his favorites, announced he will cancel all work commitments to play GTA 6 at launch.
- The scheduled release neatly falls between the Canadian and Monaco Grands Prix, offering Hamilton a window to focus on gaming during Formula One’s midseason break.
- High-profile endorsements and intense fan scrutiny of GTA 6 trailers have fueled expectations that the title will be one of the entertainment industry’s biggest events.