Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026, new trailer launched

Rockstar Games has delayed the release of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, apologizing to fans and emphasizing their commitment to delivering a high-quality experience. To ease disappointment, the company released a second trailer offering deeper insight into the game's dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia, who navigate crime and conspiracy in the Miami-inspired state of Leonida. The trailer, made up of cinematic sequences rather than gameplay footage, highlights the couple's relationship and the vibrant, detailed world players can expect. The delay has impacted the video game industry, with shares in Rockstar's parent company dropping and publishers adjusting their release schedules to avoid competition. While the game will initially launch on Xbox and PlayStation 5, there is still no word on a PC release. Rockstar reiterated that the extra development time is necessary to meet the high expectations set by previous entries in the series.