Rockstar announced a delay of GTA 6 to May 26, 2026 on May 2, 2025. That moved the game outside the previously announced 2025 release window. The earlier statement had specified a year rather than an exact day. This new announcement therefore both revised the year and supplied a precise intended launch date.[2][4]
Rockstar’s notice about the schedule
Rockstar apologised for the delay in its announcement. The practical change for readers was the schedule: anyone expecting a 2025 release now had to plan for the following year. The notice supplied an intended date. It did not mean the game was already available to buy and play at that point in time.[2]
The announced game and its platforms
GTA VI is announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Its story follows Jason and Lucia, the two leads. Rockstar says a failed score draws them into a conspiracy across Leonida, the state within the game world which includes Vice City. This scheduling announcement is separate from a detailed introduction to those locations and characters.[3]
Later update: May is no longer the current date
The May date recorded here was subsequently changed again. On November 6, 2025, Rockstar set November 19, 2026 as the new release date. That later decision has its own report and background. This retrospective preserves the original announcement date so the sequence remains clear. Readers seeking today’s current date can also consult the game entry.[1]
