GTA 6 Delayed, Trailer Confirmed as In-Game Footage

Rockstar Games has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026 and confirmed that all visuals in the new trailer were captured in-game on a PlayStation 5, highlighting both gameplay and cutscenes. The trailer features central characters Lucia and Jason, and showcases unprecedented detail in graphics, environments, and dynamic effects, with the map size expected to be double that of GTA 5 and the file size likely to exceed 200GB, powered by the RAGE 9 engine. Sony appears to have secured marketing rights for GTA 6, as indicated by prominent PlayStation branding, though the game will also release on Xbox Series X|S and PC at a later date. Anticipation remains high, with the game positioned to potentially become the largest and most expensive entertainment launch ever. EA has announced that the next Battlefield game aims for release before March 2026, seeking to capitalize on the window created by GTA 6's delay. Rockstar aims to surpass GTA 5's sales, which have exceeded 200 million copies worldwide.