Despite Rockstar’s official May 26, 2026 date, GTA 6 may not make it to shelves on time if insider buzz holds any truth.
GTA 6 delay rumors heat up again
Tom Henderson, a familiar name in leak circles, shared his doubts during a podcast on Insider Gaming. He expressed skepticism about the spring launch, saying, “I just cannot see GTA 6 releasing in May. It doesn’t line up.”
He pointed out that Rockstar tends to favor polish over punctuality, and that pushing the release to October would let them ride the holiday sales wave.
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A holiday launch might work in Rockstar’s favor
A late-2026 release wouldn’t just be strategic, it could be smarter. If the studio waits, they might catch a stronger market window.
Here’s what shifting to October could mean:
- Bigger holiday sales boost
- More time to polish core gameplay
- Better alignment with PS6 and new consoles
- Less competition from spring blockbusters
- Hype cycle reset with a stronger push
This kind of timing has worked well for Rockstar before. Red Dead Redemption 2 launched late and still dominated.
Publishers may welcome a GTA 6 delay
Other developers wouldn’t mind the breathing room. If Rockstar slides out of Q2, the first half of 2026 becomes less risky for major releases. Nobody wants to launch next to GTA.
GTA 6 still holds its official date, for now
It’s worth remembering: nothing’s been confirmed. Rockstar hasn’t budged from the original May 26 target. Until that changes, it’s all speculation.
Don’t expect answers before late 2025
Henderson suggested that if a delay is coming, fans shouldn’t expect an update before the end of next year. Rockstar plays the long game and keeps its secrets close.
The clock’s ticking, but the hands might shift.
