Rockstar Games has finally revealed the release date of the gaming legend Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), but with a twist that will break the hearts of fans! Fans who were dreaming of roaming the streets of Vice City by the end of 2025 have some shocking news—GTA 6 will arrive only on May 26, 2026! This unexpected delay has plunged the global gaming community into worry and anxiety.
Why so late?
Fans who had been eager to see even a trailer of GTA 6 for years were firmly convinced that they would get their hands on the game by 2025. However, this announcement by Rockstar has turned the hopes of fans upside down. "2026? Is this a cruel joke Rockstar is playing on its fans?"—a fan's comment on X reflects the sentiment of gamers around the world.
Rockstar hasn't revealed the reason for the release delay, but it's not all that surprising to industry insiders. Bloomberg's gaming reporter Jason Schreier, citing sources inside Rockstar, says the company never planned to release the game in 2025. "GTA 6 is not a regular game; it's a cultural revolution. Rockstar is trying to make it 100% perfect," he added.
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A Modern Journey to Vice City
The world of GTA 6 is the fictional state of Leonida, a modern version of the Miami-inspired city of 2002's GTA: Vice City. TikTok-like social media apps, cutting-edge AI, and an open world that mirrors the real world—this game will offer fans an unforgettable experience. “Do you want to wait until 2026 to fly in a sports car under the neon lights of Vice City?” sighs another fan on X.
Price hike: Fans in for a shock?
There have also been concerns that Rockstar will use the delay in GTA 6’s release as an opportunity to sharply increase the game’s price. GTA 5 cost $265 million to make in 2013.
Price hike: Fans in for a shock?
There have also been concerns that Rockstar will use the delay in GTA 6’s release as an opportunity to sharply increase the game’s price. While GTA 5 cost $265 million to make in 2013, reports suggest that GTA 6’s budget will surpass that. Industry sources suggest the game could cost as much as $80—a huge boost to profits for Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive. "$80? My wallet is already crying!"—joked one fan on X.
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GTA 6 Online: A New Era
GTA 6's online mode is another factor that fans are excited about. GTA 5 Online was a worldwide hit, and Rockstar has been making money for years. Hopefully, GTA 6 Online will surpass that. "I can't wait to fly a helicopter with my friends in Vice City, but 2026? Rockstar, please!"—another comment on X.
Rockstar is working to ensure more inclusive and sensitive content in the game. Scriptwriters have been strictly instructed to avoid jokes that insult minorities. "This is a new Rockstar, they're trying to make the game accessible to all segments of society," one industry insider said.
Social media reactions are rife
X fans are sharing their excitement and disappointment. "I'll be in a museum with my PlayStation 5 when GTA 6 comes out in 2026!"—joked one fan. Another noted, "Rockstar never lets us down. Vice City will shock the world in 2026!" Some are justifying the delay in release: "GTA 6 has no competition. They can take as long as they want, but it has to be a smash!"
Double disappointment for PC gamers
While console gamers will be playing GTA 6 in 2026, PC gamers will have to wait even longer. As is Rockstar's custom, the PC version will only arrive 12-18 months later, around 2027. "PC gamers are always Rockstar's second children!"—The lament of a PC gamer on X.
The beginning of an epic wait
While fans were disappointed by the postponement of GTA 6's release to 2026, Rockstar's history of excellence promises an extraordinary game. Fans are sure that this journey to the neon-lit streets of Vice City will be an epic one. "See you in Vice City in 2026!"—The vow of a fan on X.