I don't think anyone will be too surprised by this news, given the lack of updates from Rockstar since the first trailer dropped, but the company today confirmed that GTA VI has been delayed until next year. An exact date of 26th May 2026 has been given as the intended day of release. Rockstar's reasoning is outlined in the Newswire post, and quoted below.

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Hi everyone,

Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026.

We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game.

With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.

We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.

Sincerely,
Rockstar Games

At this point, a Rockstar Games title being delayed is par for the course. Frankly, it'd be extremely weird if the game's development went from start to finish without issue. While obviously disappointing for fans, we can take some reassurance from this announcement that the game won't be released as a buggy mess like a lot of titles are these days. Plus, it's nice to have an exact date to look forward to, even if a Summer release is not what we're used to.