This year has seen one of its biggest shake-ups yet, asGrand Theft Auto 6has officially been delayed until 2026. Before the delay was announced,Grand Theft Auto 6was expected to arrive this fall, but it looks like the wait will have to be just a little bit longer.
There’s still good news, though. Just a few days after announcing the delay, Rockstar releasedthe long-awaited second trailer forGTA 6, and it looks packed with drama, action, and even romance. Now that there’s a new trailer to spend hours picking apart,GTA 6feels more real than ever. Rockstar’s long-awaited crime-filled game was anticipated to be the biggest competition of 2025, but now the titles scheduled for 2026 will have to be careful with their release dates.
Now That GTA 6 is Set for 2026, Next Year is Set to Be a Massive Moment for Gaming
2026 Already Has A Lot to Offer Beyond GTA 6
Of course, this year is currently filled with more major AAA releases than next year, but there are still plenty of games that have yet to be announced.Fablewas also supposed to come out this year, but was pushed back at the beginning of 2025. A brand-newOnimushachapter has ignited excitement, whileSarospromises a mind-bending roguelike mystery. Also,The Duskbloodshas been one of the most surprising announcements this year. Developed by FromSoftware and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki,The Duskbloodsis an exclusive multiplayer title for the Switch 2.
Right now, there is plenty of room on the calendar to spread out these games in a way that makes competition less fierce than this year, but it’s still a compelling lineup. No matter what year the game releases,GTA 6is bound to be on top, but there are plenty of promising single-player competitors, apart fromThe Duskbloods' multiplayer approach. Beyond the current 2026 lineup, there is also another highly-anticipated game that could turn next year on its head.
GTA 6follows couple Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos as they work to better their lives in Vice City.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Still Has Yet to Reveal a Release Target
When it comes to two games that have been anticipated for years,GTA 6andThe Elder Scrolls 6are at the very top of the list. Granted, it’s more likely thatThe Elder Scrolls 6is still years away, but there’s the possibility that Bethesda has a surprise up its sleeve.
Such a reveal could be a pipe dream, but if Bethesda were to announceThe Elder Scrolls 6for 2026, it would set the stage for a massive gaming face-off. Back in 2021, reporter Tyler McVicker tweeted thathe didn’t expectThe Elder Scrolls 6until 2026 or 2027. It’s important to note that this is purely speculation and any claims about the game should be taken lightly, but McVicker also stated thatStarfield"needs another year or two," which was correct, since the sci-fi RPG launched in 2023. A lot could have happened between now and 2021 withThe Elder Scrolls 6’s development, though, so there still might be a longer wait than hoped for.
GTA 6’s confirmed locations include Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga.
GTA 6 is Set to Bring Vice City Back Into the Spotlight
The new trailer forGTA 6is the best look gamers have gotten ofthe new Vice Cityyet. As the year continues, it will be exciting to see just how much more Rockstar reveals, if it all. Before 2025 is up, though, there may be even more exciting game announcements on the horizon.
