Summary
Some insiders think thatGrand Theft Auto 6could be delayed a second time.Grand Theft Auto 6is expected to be one of the biggest video game releases of all time, and fans have been eagerly scanning every piece of new footage for clues about Rockstar’s next open-world crime blockbuster. WhenGTA 6was finally shown off in late 2023, Rockstar announced that the game would be released at some point in 2025, and word quickly spread of other developers adjusting their own launch plans to avoid competing with the juggernaut franchise.
However, the lack of a more specific release date and Rockstar’s history of delaying past projects likeRed Dead Redemption 2had many insiders predicting thatGrand Theft Auto 6would ultimately be pushed back. Sure enough, Rockstar eventually announced thatGTA 6is indeed being delayeduntil July 23, 2025, a few days before releasing the game’s second story trailer.
According to gaming industry analyst Jason Schreier,Grand Theft Auto 6might be delayed once again. In a new report fromBloomberg(viaInsider Gaming), Schreier discussed the impact thatGTA 6’s eventual releasewill most likely have on the rest of the gaming industry, noting that at least one developer confirmed to him that they had pushed back their own project from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 to avoid being overshadowed. Schreier advises these developers to remain wary, as it isn’t a guarantee that Rockstar will make its planned May 2026 release forGrand Theft Auto 6.
GTA 6 Could Be Delayed Further
If Rockstar does decide to pushGTA 6as far back as Fall 2026, it could spell trouble for any other big-name publishers looking to get their latest titles out beforethe nextGrand Theft Autodrops. After all,GTAhas always dominated sales figures whenever a new entry is released, withGrand Theft Auto 5eventually being deemed one of the most financially successful entertainment products of all time. Even fellow industry giants like EA and Hideo Kojima have reportedly noted the difficulties of planning a release date aroundGrand Theft Auto 6.
Fans have been waiting eagerly for the nextGrand Theft Autogame for a long time, to the point where there are internet memes about how long it has beensinceGTA 5was releasedback in 2013. Another delay could make this wait forGrand Theft Auto 6a bit longer, but rumor has it that Rockstar is planning to release a next-gen version ofGTA 4at some point during the year to hold gamers over.
