Overview
- Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on May 26, 2026, delaying it from its previously expected 2025 launch.
- The delay was attributed to the need for additional development time to meet and exceed player expectations for quality and gameplay experience.
- The game will initially be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no confirmation yet about a PC release.
- Publisher Take-Two Interactive filed an SEC 8-K report, forecasting record financial results in 2025 and 2026 despite the delay.
- GTA VI will return to the iconic Vice City setting and introduce Lucia, the franchise's first female protagonist, alongside a male lead.