GTA 6 Reportedly Delayed To 2026; PC Version Arrives 18 Months Later

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PC Gamers May Have To Wait Till 2028!

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  • According to a report, GTA 6 has been pushed to 2026.
  • Rockstar seemingly wanted to launch a perfect version of the game, so the delay was necessary.
  • The PC port is supposed to launch up to 18 months after the official console release.

GTA 6 is easily the most-anticipated title of this decade. Since its 2025 release was announced, fans have patiently waited for more news. However, bad news could be on the way, as a new report suggests that GTA 6 has been delayed to early/mid-2026.

Why it matters: Fans have been worried about GTA 6 because of optimization issues despite Take-Two reiterating the 2025 release. Despite the earlier 2025 target, it seems that the company still wants more time for this release.

GTA 6 Delayed To 2026
GTA 6 Report via Liam on Twitter

According to journalist billsyliamgta on Twitter, Rockstar developers have been informed that the fall 2025 target has been pushed to an early/mid-2026 window to meet the company’s aim of achieving perfection.

Also, the PC port is expected to launch 12 to 18 months later. The journalist states that this information comes from two different sources, making it more legitimate than the average rumor.

It’s important to note that this is not the first time a 2026 launch has been discussed for GTA 6. Looking at past reports, a delay looks more and more believable with each passing month.

After the unfortunate Cyberpunk 2077 release, Rockstar must have learned that launching unfinished games is no small deal. Therefore, the team may be trying to avoid a similar scenario with this delay.

GTA 6 Lucia and Jason
The PC port will arrive by 2027 if GTA 6 launches in 2026.

Another reason for the delay could be the arrival of new hardware. Xbox may launch its new console by 2026, and the PS5 Pro will be out by then. Still, the challenge to optimize for the weaker Xbox Series S will persist.

Nonetheless, it would be best to take this report with a grain of salt. There has been no official word from Rockstar yet, but fans can expect more details as the months go by. A new trailer for GTA 6 is also expected before the end of 2024.

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