GTA 6 Release Delayed to May 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI's release has been delayed to May 26, 2026, with Rockstar Games citing their commitment to quality and creative vision, as stated by Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick. The game will launch globally at midnight local time across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms, though pre-orders are not yet available. Anticipation remains exceptionally high, with the GTA VI trailer amassing half a billion views within days and industry analysts predicting it could become the biggest entertainment launch ever. Grand Theft Auto V continues to sell strongly, exceeding 215 million copies globally, while Red Dead Redemption 2 remains a top performer with 4 million units sold in the last quarter and holding the best-selling game title in the U.S. over the past seven years. Despite the GTA VI delay, investor confidence in Take-Two remains robust. Analysts caution that further delays are possible given the scale of the project.