The official release date for Grand Theft Auto VI is May 26, 2026, as confirmed by Rockstar Games[8]. The game was originally planned for a Fall 2025 launch but was delayed to allow for additional development time[3]. Rockstar explained the postponement by stating the need to “deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve”[3]. GTA VI will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on release[2].
Some insiders have speculated that the release could face another delay, pushing the launch to as late as September 2026, although this has not been confirmed by Rockstar[1]. For now, May 26, 2026, remains the only official date. Additional announcements and marketing material, such as the first trailer, have confirmed the game’s setting in Vice City and introduced one of the series’ first non-optional female protagonists[6].