Rockstar announced the release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 tonight, confirming that the game will be released on May 26, 2026, when the game is more than a year away.
The announcement was made on the company’s website with a statement confirming that although we know this is slower than expected, the goal is to exceed expectations and that our team knows that we need extra time to deliver the quality we expect and deserve.
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The complete statement is:
“Hey everyone
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to be released on May 26th, 2026.
I’m very sorry that this is slower than I expected. The interest and excitement surrounding the new Grand Theft Auto was truly humble for our entire team. When we work to finish the game, we want to thank you for your support and your patience.
With every game we released, the goal was always to try and exceed your expectations. And Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. Understand that you will 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.
From the heart,
Rockstar Game