Grand Theft Auto 6 game release delayed until May 2026

The sequel in developer Rockstar Games' record-breaking video game series was due to be released on consoles later this year.

One of the most awaited video game releases – Grand Theft Auto 6, has been delayed until May 2026.

The sequel in developer Rockstar Games' record-breaking video game series was due to be released on consoles later this year.

Justifying the delay, Rockstar Games told fans they needed extra time to deliver "at the level of quality you expect and deserve."

A trailer for GTA 6 was released in December 2023, and it garnered 100 million views in no time. The 90-second clip revealed two main protagonists, and a glimpse of the game's fictional, Florida-inspired setting Leonida.

In its statement, Rockstar said the "interest and excitement" in the game had been "truly humbling for our entire team".

The gaming company is known for long development cycles, and it has been 12 years since GTA 5 was released.

GTA 5 is the second-best-selling video game of all time and is very popular due to its online mode.

Rockstar is known for its perfectionist approach and Straus Zelnick, CEO of parent company Take Two Interactive, previously said each new game from the developer "needs to be something you've never seen before".

GTA 6 will only be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox at launch, meaning owners of older consoles will need to upgrade to play it.

Once released, GTA 6 is expected to break sales records and become a bigger hit than its predecessor.

Source: BBC