In a message published on X Friday, Rockstar Games announced that it has pushed the exit from Grand Theft Auto VI As of May 26, 2026. The studio apologized for this postponement, the exit of which had been announced for several years. He did not specify why the release date had been postponed in the fall of this year.
“For each game we have released, our goal has always been to go beyond your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception, the company said in a statement. We hope you understand that we need this additional time to offer you the level of quality you are waiting for and deserve. ”
The actions of Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar, dropped almost 7 % on Friday.
Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, argued Rockstar in a statement and said he supported the business project that takes the time necessary to materialize his creative vision. He indicated that he was still expecting a “revolutionary and successful entertainment experience, going beyond the expectations of the public”.
“Although we take the success of our titles seriously and we appreciate the immense and deep global expectation aroused by Grand Theft Auto VIwe remain faithful to our commitment to excellence, said Zelnick in a statement. By continuing to develop our formidable game portfolio, we plan a growth period of several years for our activity and increased value for our shareholders. ”
-The admirers of the game reacted to the postponement with disappointment, but also with an upride of shoulders, because it was suggested that the game would be released in 2024, then this year.
On a Reddit forum dedicated to the game, several admirers said they had already seen this and not be surprised if the exit was again delayed. Others have adopted a more optimistic tone, saying that a precise release date means that the release will take place this time.
One of the last times the game aroused so much interest was in 2023, when a trailer leaked online. At the time, Rockstar had revealed the first seated sixth games 3 p.m. earlier than expected, citing the flight.
This 90-second trailer offered admirers a taste of the sequel to the game. She suggested that the next opus would take place in Vice City, a city inspired by Miami, and would stage a female protagonist, a first for the franchise, named Lucia.
It is unclear whether this delay means that some of these details will remain present in Grand Theft Auto VI.
