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Rockstar Confirms GTA VI Delay to May 2026 as Insider Hints at GTA IV Port

Take-Two Interactive emphasizes the delay will ensure creative polish for GTA VI, while reports suggest a GTA IV port could release in late 2025 to bridge the gap.

A promotion for the computer game "Grand Theft Auto Five" is show in a Game Stop gaming story in Encinitas, California September 17, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Overview

  • Rockstar Games has postponed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, citing the need for additional development time to achieve creative perfection.
  • Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated the delay allows Rockstar to meet its ambitious goals without compromising quality, describing the decision as a 'worthy investment.'
  • GTA VI will feature a global midnight release across all major platforms, with fans eagerly anticipating a story set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida.
  • Industry insider Tez2 reports that Rockstar has been developing a port of Grand Theft Auto IV for modern consoles, with a potential release before the end of 2025, though no significant upgrades are confirmed.
  • The delay of GTA VI is expected to impact 2025 gaming industry revenues, with analysts projecting reduced console sales and software revenue, though excitement for the game remains high.