AfterGrand Theft Auto 6’s surprise delay announcement, fans have started to speculate that another delay for the game might happen near its newly announced release date.GTA 6was delayed until July 11, 2025, out of a purported fall 2025 release window, to give developer Rockstar Games more time to polish the highly anticipated title. But given Rockstar’s history of delaying games, another delay is not off the table as we inch closer to the new May 2026 release date.
In a Reddit post byagga420, fans are speculating thatGTA 6might get delayed even further. UserDarkHandCommandosays this first delay is"just step one for a Fall 2026 release.“SirLovesPeachesalso chimed in, expecting the game to be delayed to the fall, saying:“Probably October.“A release date in October would match Rockstar’s previous title,Red Dead Redemption 2, andGTA 5was originally released in the middle of September 2013. Given Rockstar’s more recent history, an announced release in the first half of 2026 is making fans anxious about whether it will actually happen.
Fans Are Already Predicting GTA 6 Is Delayed Until Fall 2026
Rockstar Has Delayed Games Multiple Times In The Past
The speculation about more delays forGTA 6likely stems fromRed Dead Redemption 2’s delays.Red Dead 2was delayed several times, with adelay from 2017 into early 2018, and then a delay from early 2018 to October 2018, when it would eventually release.Choosing to delayGTA 6had a mixed responsefrom fans, with some grateful to finally have a release date, while others are holding a bit of resentment for a delay of a game that has only had one trailer.
It’s also worth noting thatalmost every Rockstar game has been released in the September to November window, with just a few exceptions, likeGTA 4originally releasing in April 2008. That is, of course, just speculation, and the game could very well be released in May 2026, but Rockstar has a checkered past when it comes to announcements and release dates.
Our Take: Delays Are Always Possible, But GTA 6’s Release Date Seems Set
It’s A Mighty Specific Date
Despite Rockstar’s recent history with delays,theGTA 6release date seems set, though delays are always possible.GTA 6is estimated to be one of the biggest entertainment launches in history, and with how much Rockstar Games has grown sinceGTA 5back in 2013, a fall release to capitalize on holiday spending may not be necessary for the game. In fact, aformer Rockstar developer believes a second trailerisn’t even necessary, arguing that there is enough excitement around the title already.
It’s fully possible the game could go down theRDR2path and get delayed a few more times, but given how long it has been since Rockstar has released a game and the specific date of August 01, 2025, it seems like, for now,Grand Theft Auto 6will likely make its planned date. Hopefully, this delay is enough time for Rockstar Games to make the dive back into Vice City as polished as possible.
