Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will officially release on May 26, 2026. The news came via a statement issued today, May 2, 2025, with Rockstar apologizing for the delay and reaffirming its commitment to "deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve."
This is the first time Rockstar has confirmed an exact release date. Previously, the game had only been slated for a broad 2025 window.
Timeline
Feb 4, 2022: Development confirmed.
Rockstar Games officially announced on February 4, 2022, via their Newswire that active development for the next Grand Theft Auto game was "well underway." This marked the first public confirmation of GTA 6's development.
Sep 18, 2022: Over 90 gameplay clips leaked.
On September 18, 2022, a user named "teapotuberhacker" posted 90 videos and screenshots of in-development GTA 6 footage on GTAForums, revealing early gameplay, characters (Lucia and Jason), and the Vice City setting. This was described as one of the biggest leaks in gaming history. Rockstar later confirmed the breach but stated development would continue as planned.
Dec 5, 2023: First trailer released; target release year: 2025.
The first official trailer for GTA 6 was released on December 5, 2023, a day earlier than planned due to a low-quality leak on X. The trailer confirmed the title, introduced protagonists Lucia and her partner, set the game in the fictional state of Leonida (including Vice City), and announced a 2025 release window for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
May 2, 2025: New date set: May 26, 2026.
On May 2, 2025, Rockstar Games announced via a social media post that GTA 6's release was delayed to May 26, 2026, to ensure the game meets quality expectations. This followed earlier speculation about potential delays, with Take-Two Interactive previously reaffirming a Fall 2025 window.
May 6, 2025: Rockstar release the second trailer.
sources: rockstar, wikipedia, gtavice
Stay tuned for more updates as Rockstar shares new footage and information in the lead-up to launch
