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Rockstar Confirms Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed to May 2026

The highly anticipated game sees its release pushed back to ensure quality and avoid developer crunch, with Take-Two shares dropping 8% following the announcement.

Grand Theft Auto VI won't be out this holiday season.
Grand Theft Auto 6 game logo.
In this photo illustration, a Grand Theft Auto VI logo seen displayed on a smartphone.
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Overview

  • Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on May 26, 2026, moving from its previous fall 2025 window.
  • The company apologized for the delay, emphasizing its commitment to quality and the decision to avoid intense crunch for developers.
  • Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick publicly supported the delay, highlighting the game’s potential as a groundbreaking entertainment experience.
  • Following the announcement, Take-Two’s stock price fell around 8%, reflecting investor concerns over the extended timeline.
  • The game will feature a return to Vice City and introduce Lucia, the franchise’s first female protagonist, though a PC release remains unconfirmed.