GTA 6 Was Supposed to Come Out Today, May 26
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Key Points:
- Rockstar Games announced on May 2, 2025, that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is delayed to May 26, 2026, shifting from its original fall 2025 release window.
- Despite the new release date, Rockstar's pinned tweet from May 6, 2025, still shows the GTA 6 Trailer 2 with the May 26, 2026 date, leading to fan jokes and memes on the actual date.
- Official marketing for GTA 6 is set to begin this summer, with no new updates expected before then; Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed the November 19, 2026 release date in an IGN interview.
- Fans continue to express excitement and anticipation, creating humorous content imagining the game's release, while awaiting official news such as pre-orders or new screenshots.
- Additional details reveal GTA 6 will not launch on PC initially and that the delay is closer to 18 months rather than one year, with ongoing discussions about the necessity of a third trailer.