GTA 6 Postponed to 2026 Amid Backlash

The inevitable has happened: Rockstar has pushed back GTA 6’s release to May 2026. The announcement came through a brief statement lacking launch platform details, fresh trailers, or even screenshots.

Rockstar fans aren’t strangers to delays—the studio has a history of postponing major titles—so this GTA 6 setback isn’t entirely shocking. Still, reactions range from disappointment to reluctant acceptance, with many bracing for another year of rampant speculation.

The GTA 6 subreddit, notorious for fueling wild theories about the game’s trailers and release timeline, erupted after the delay news.

"Come on, Rockstar—at least throw us some screenshots," vented MyNameIsToFuOG, echoing widespread frustration over the lack of new visuals accompanying the delay.

"Seriously, not even a single screenshot? This is absurd even for Rockstar," added Abvk0. "Eighteen months of silence just to drop a delay announcement with zero crumbs?"

"At least we have a concrete date now. If delays mean polish, I’m all for it," offered the more measured bl00nded.

"It’s Rockstar—what did you expect? Honestly, I doubt May 2026 will stick either," quipped Puzzleheaded-Hunt731.

The delay has also reignited debate about a simultaneous PC launch alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions. "Praying the PC port isn’t pushed to 2027," said Kiwibom.

"2026 for consoles, late 2027 for PC, 2028 for next-gen consoles—calling it now," predicted Velkoadmiral.

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IGN readers weighed in too, with BSideleau delivering a blistering critique of the current console cycle:

"Zero surprises here. This’ll be the swan song for this underwhelming generation. Never have I felt more shortchanged by Sony and Microsoft—their ‘next-gen’ consoles are glorified 0.5 upgrades sold at premium prices. Consumers should demand better."

Pricing speculation also runs rampant, with many anticipating GTA 6 could hit $80—or even $100 if bundled with GTA Online.

Rockstar’s statement teased "more information soon"—could Trailer 2 be imminent? Fans cling to that hope.

As the most anticipated entertainment launch in history, GTA 6 carries unprecedented expectations. Given the pressure cooker environment, Rockstar and Take-Two seem determined to deliver perfection, making this delay feel almost preordained.