GTA 6 Release Date Update: Rockstar Confirms May 26, 2026, Any Delay Speculation?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Rockstar Games has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).

The game is scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026, for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

The GTA 6 release date was confirmed directly by Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive through a shareholders' meeting and on their official websites.

However, some are still predicting further delays.

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on May 26, 2026.

This date has been officially announced and reaffirmed by Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, on numerous occasions.

This announcement provides certainty for millions of fans who have been waiting for concrete information.

The initial launch of GTA 6 will be exclusively for next-generation consoles, namely the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

A PC version is expected to follow later, likely in late 2026, following the release pattern of previous Rockstar games.

This information has also been posted on Rockstar's official website.

Although the May 26, 2026, date has been confirmed, speculation regarding the possibility of further delays continues to circulate.

One prominent gaming insider, Tom Henderson, predicts that GTA 6 may be delayed again.

Tom Henderson, who has a proven track record on big titles such as Grand Theft Auto 6, Battlefield, Call of Duty, and more, speculated that Grand Theft Auto 6 may be pushed back from its May 2026 release date to October 2026.

"I don't think that it is gonna release in May," Henderson said.

While this is merely speculation on the part of the journalist, he stated that he had heard "rumors" indicating a possible second delay.

However, Henderson also noted that there wasn't enough to confirm or officially report.

An October launch would coincide with the Christmas shopping season, potentially boosting sales significantly.

Grand Theft Auto VI was first officially revealed in December 2023, sparking huge excitement worldwide.

The game's first trailer was even released ahead of schedule due to a leak.

The trailer showcased a return to the iconic Vice City and introduced two new protagonists, Lucia and Jason.

A second GTA 6 trailer was then released in early May 2025, providing further insight into the upcoming world and gameplay.

The game will be set in Leonidas, a fictional state largely inspired by Vice City, a fictionalized version of Miami.

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, held a shareholder meeting on September 18, 2025, where they reaffirmed the May 26, 2026, release date.

Take-Two's next earnings call is scheduled for early November, which is expected to provide additional information regarding the game's pricing and launch plans.

GTA 6 is predicted to be one of the biggest game launches in history, with a significant impact on the gaming and esports industries.