Rockstar has tonight announced Grand Theft Auto 6’s release date confirming that the game will release on May 26, 2026 which is over a year away.
The announcement was made on the company’s website alongside a statement that confirms that the company knows that this is later than expected but that the goal is to exceed expectations and that the team needs extra time to deliver the quality we expect and deserve.
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The full statement reads:
“Hi everyone,
Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026.
We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game.
With every game we have released, 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.
We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.
Sincerely,
Rockstar Games”
