Rockstar Games has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. According to the company’s statement, the GTA 6 release date is May 26, 2026. While this date is later than what players were expecting, Rockstar noted that the development process is focused on quality.

GTA 6 release date revealed

Grand Theft Auto VI elease date is May 26, 2026. The statement noted that the interest and excitement surrounding the new GTA game have been extremely motivating for the team. Rockstar Games emphasized that time is needed to deliver the game at the highest possible quality and thanked players for their patience and support. The company stated that, as with every game, they aim to exceed expectations with GTA VI.

Rockstar added that more information will be shared soon. This delay in the development process is seen as an important investment in the final quality of the game.

GTA 6 release date announcement

Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. https://t.co/YgaIn1cYc8 pic.twitter.com/cyeK7GM6Ob

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) May 2, 2025

Thus, the official countdown for the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI has begun.

Here is Rockstar Games’ statement:

“The release date for Grand Theft Auto VI has been set for May 26, 2026.

We are deeply sorry for this delay, which we know is later than you were expecting. The interest and excitement for a new Grand Theft Auto game has been incredibly inspiring for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and patience.

Our goal with every game we release has always been to exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to ensure we deliver the quality you deserve.

We can’t wait to share more details with you soon.”