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Fans react to Rockstar GTA VI release: “It’s painful”

May 2, 2025

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Rockstar Games delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI on May 26, 2026.

The game was originally determined for launching later this year.

The announcement disappointed fans who were eagerly waiting for the game.

GTA VI release delay: After the Rockstar Games on Friday (May 2), fans were disappointed that one of the highest anticipated sports of the year, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA), was delayed by 26 May 2026. The sequel to the record-bracing video game franchise was due to the launch on the console after release in December 2023 later this year.

Rockstar issued a statement, apologizing to fans, stating that the studio required more time to polish the product before releasing it.

“Hi everyone, Grand Theft Auto VI is now ready to release on May 26, 2026. We are very sorry that it is more than you later. The interest and enthusiasm of a new Grand Theft Auto is really humble for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience because we work to finish the game,” Rockstar Games said.

Fans took their disappointment on social media to express their disappointment, stating that the studios were taking about 13 years to make sequel.

A user said, “If you are going to delay it, give us some screenshots at least. This marketing strategy can work for you, but it is painful for fans,” a user said, while another said: “Another year of another year which has got XYZ before GTA 6.”

One third remarked: “PC Gamers realized that they would have to wait till 2028 to play GTA 6.”

“I was hoping that it was a fake post and was investigated and it is valid … I am sad.”

Also read “We are very sorry …”: Grand Theft Auto VI 2026 delayed

What do we know about GTA 6?

Continuing the trend of set in GTA 5, there will be many heroes in the new installment. According to the trailer, Lucia and Jason will be primary characters, inspired by infamous American criminals, Bonnie Parker and Clide Barrows.

A year before the trailer release, more than 90 videos of its under-development product gameplay were leaked on social media. At that time, many people had estimated Rockstar to delay the release of the game, but the company clung to the release date of 2025.

GTA is one of the best -selling AAA video games in the world, its popularity is still more. The online mode of GTA V has been a massive moneymaker for rockstar, allowing the studios to rake in billions with microtrans.