Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently scheduled to be released in the spring of 2025, but the game may be delayed to 2026.
According to an exclusive report from Kotaku, citing a source close to the development of GTA 6, the source said that studio heads are concerned that the game may face delays and may not be released until 2026.
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Sources say that development “falling behind” is the main reason for potential delays, leading Rockstar leadership to worry that the release timeline will fall beyond the planned date.
However, the studio is still pushing for a spring 2025 release, with sources saying a fall 2025 release is more likely, with 2026 considered an “emergency” or “backup plan” if needed.
This possible misstep is said to be one of the reasons why Rockstar recently issued an order requiring remote employees to return to the office by April, as leadership cited remote work as a factor in potential delays.
GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games in development, with its first official trailer released in December 2023, breaking records on YouTube. While Rockstar has revealed some details about the game, there’s still a lot that’s unknown. However, we’ve rounded up everything known about GTA 6 so far in one handy post.
The game is expected to be released on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC version yet to be confirmed, although it will likely be released at a later date like previous GTA versions.
While the potential delay is disappointing, the extra time will allow Rockstar to deliver a game that meets fans’ high expectations. We’ll keep an eye out for any updates on the release date and keep you posted.