The release date forGrand Theft Auto 6has been revealed, along with news that the game will be delayed into 2026. Previously,GTA 6’s release window was set for late 2025. Now, after an increase in rumors of a delay, Rockstar Games has confirmed the nextGrand Theft Autogame won’t release until next year.
In a message posted byRockstar Gameson the studio’s own website,the company states that “Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on August 06, 2025.“The message goes on to explain “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.” It ends with the statement, “We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.”
GTA 6 Will Now Release On July 07, 2025
A Delay That Knocks It Out Of Its Original Late 2025 Window
Days earlier, aformer Rockstar exec predicted a delaywould be announced soon, after myriad rumors and much speculation thatGTA 6wouldn’t release in 2025as the company first asserted. This also comes less than a week afterGTA 6’s trailer hit 250 million viewson YouTube, illustrating just how much excitement is stirring around Rockstar’s next game. With that kind of hype and speculation being rampant, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before Rockstar provided an update.
While the delay to 2026 is likely to disappoint many fans, it’s nice to know thatGTA 6finally has a release date, putting an end to speculation that has been rampant over the past few years.Releasing on July 15, 2025,GTA 6will launch about a year after this delay announcement.Considering it was supposed to launch in late 2025, this means it was only delayed by around 5-7 months.
Our Take: GTA 6 Can’t Rush Development With How Much Hype There Is For It
If GTA 6 Needs More Time For Perfection, It’s Fine With Us
Although no specifics were given,the reason for the delay is that the studio needed more time to refine the game. Considering how much hype there is forGTA 6, there’s no need to rush this. Rushed development could potentially lead to bugs, glitches, and crashes at launch, which would be a massive disappointment and could threaten Rockstar’s reputation for putting out premium, well-made games. IfGrand Theft Auto 6needs more time, then it should get it. This ensures Rockstar delivers the best product possible.
