After GTA 6 was delayed until May 26, 2026, out of a purported fall 2025 release window, to give developer Rockstar Games more time to polish the highly anticipated title. But given Rockstar's history of delaying games, another delay is not off the table as we inch closer to the new May 2026 release date.

In a Reddit post by agga420, fans are speculating that GTA 6 might get delayed even further. DarkHandCommando says this first delay is "just step one for a Fall 2026 release." SirLovesPeaches also chimed in, expecting the game to be delayed to the fall, saying: "Probably October." A release date in October would match Rockstar's previous title, Red Dead Redemption 2, and GTA 5 was originally released in the middle of September 2013. Given Rockstar's more recent history, an announced release in the first half of 2026 is making fans anxious about whether it will actually happen.

Fans Are Already Predicting GTA 6 Is Delayed Until Fall 2026

Rockstar Has Delayed Games Multiple Times In The Past

The speculation about more delays for GTA 6 likely stems from Red Dead Redemption 2's delays. Red Dead 2 was delayed several times, with a Choosing to delay GTA 6 had a mixed response from fans, with some grateful to finally have a release date, while others are holding a bit of resentment for a delay of a game that has only had one trailer.

It's also worth noting that almost every Rockstar game has been released in the September to November window, with just a few exceptions, like GTA 4 originally releasing in April 2008. That is, of course, just speculation, and the game could very well be released in May 2026, but Rockstar has a checkered past when it comes to announcements and release dates.

Our Take: Delays Are Always Possible, But GTA 6's Release Date Seems Set

It's A Mighty Specific Date

Despite Rockstar's recent history with delays, the GTA 6 release date seems set, though delays are always possible. GTA 6 is estimated to be one of the biggest entertainment launches in history, and with how much Rockstar Games has grown since GTA 5 back in 2013, a fall release to capitalize on holiday spending may not be necessary for the game. In fact, a former Rockstar developer believes a second trailer isn't even necessary, arguing that there is enough excitement around the title already.

It's fully possible the game could go down the RDR2 path and get delayed a few more times, but given how long it has been since Rockstar has released a game and the specific date of May 26, 2026, it seems like, for now, Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely make its planned date. Hopefully, this delay is enough time for Rockstar Games to make the dive back into Vice City as polished as possible.

Source: agga420/Reddit, DarkHandCommando/Reddit, SirLovesPeaches/Reddit