Overview

• Rockstar issued a press note restating Grand Theft Auto VI’s release date as May 26, 2026, directly addressing reports of another postponement.
• Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij said the studio intentionally chose the May date and typically makes any delay decision about five months out, cautioning that pre-December ‘delay’ chatter lacks credibility.
• GTA 6 features two leads, Jason and Lucia, marking the franchise’s first modern female protagonist, with the story set across Leonida and centered on Vice City.
• Coverage highlights expanded systems such as a larger map, a relationship “love meter,” an in-game social media platform, and a single-player campaign expected to run roughly 75 hours, as reported from Rockstar materials.
• Retail reports cite unconfirmed edition tiers and regional pricing, including India, while analyst estimates suggest total development and marketing costs could exceed $2 billion.