Grand Theft Auto GTA 6 Delayed Until May 2026
The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 has sparked a mix of emotions among fans, but the game's record-breaking trailer and anticipated release on newer consoles have maintained the hype. With a massive development budget and a long-awaited release, the game is poised to make a significant impact on the global video games industry.
The highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed until May 2026, two years after its initial planned release in Autumn 2023, with Rockstar Games citing a need for extra time to deliver a game that meets the expected level of quality. The game's developer has a history of delaying major releases to ensure perfection, and this move has sparked a mix of disappointment and understanding among fans.
The game's setting, a fictional Florida-inspired world, and its two main protagonists were revealed in a trailer released in December 2023, which garnered over 100 million views. The trailer's success was unprecedented, with the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer smashing past 475 million views in its first day, making it the biggest video launch of all time, according to Rockstar Games. The trailer's featured song, "Hot Together" by The Pointer Sisters, saw a significant increase in streams on Spotify, with a 182,000% rise.
The delay has also raised concerns about the impact on the global video games industry, which has been hit by studio closures and layoffs in recent years. However, the game's exclusive release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox is expected to drive sales of the newer consoles, as owners of older consoles will need to upgrade to play it. Rockstar Games has spent over $1 billion on the game's development, which is a sequel to Grand Theft Auto V, released in 2013.
With the game set to release on May 26, 2026, fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to experience the fictional Florida-inspired world of Vice City, the GTA universe's version of Miami. The game is expected to gross billions of dollars and be one of the most anticipated games of the year, despite the delay. Rockstar Games' commitment to quality and perfectionism has set high expectations for the game, and fans are hoping that the wait will be worth it.