Fans Expect Another GTA 6 Delay Following Past Trend

Expert Verified By

GTA 6 Might Fall Victim To Typical Rockstar Delays!

Story Highlight
  • With more than 500 days since the first trailer, Rockstar has just shared more details on GTA 6.
  • Fans compared GTA 6’s launch timeline to Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 6.
  • GTA 6 is way behind schedule, which implies that the game might get delayed again.

The gaming industry was hit by terrible news last week as Rockstar announced the long-expected delay for GTA 6. The title is now expected for a May 2026 release, almost 10 months after its initial launch date.

Aside from the delay, Rockstar has only just broken the silence on their next project, with the first trailer now being more than 500 days old. As such, fans worry that the next GTA game might face another delay.

Why it matters: More than a decade since the last release in the franchise, GTA 6 is slowly becoming the most anticipated video game ever. Constant delays make fans lose the hype for the game. 

For People saying GTA 6’s delay is normal for Rockstar.
byu/Nonesuch1221 inGTA6

Fans compared GTA 6’s marketing schedule to previous Rockstar releases, namely Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5.

GTA 5 received its second trailer nearly a year after the first, with Rockstar releasing screenshots, wallpapers, and bits of information revealed in between. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 followed the same pattern, with its second trailer arriving almost a year later.

In contrast, GTA 6 is falling behind schedule. Its first trailer debuted in 2023, yet Rockstar remained completely silent, with no updates or follow-ups until recently. Fortunately, the latest footage looks very promising.

GTA 6
GTA 6 Delayed To Avoid Crunch At Final Development Stages.

Red Dead Redemption 2 faced a few delays before finally releasing it on October 26, 2018. GTA 6 is arguably more ambitious than all of the past Rockstar releases, so that the title might be delayed for a second time.

With a release on such a big scale, Rockstar would take its sweet time to ensure that GTA 6 launches in a polished state, since the expectations are through the roof for the release.

Do you think GTA 6 will be delayed for a second time? Let us know in the comments below or at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Black Ops 7 Beta Struggles on Steam – Player Count Nearly 5x Lower Than Battlefield 6 Beta

According to SteamDB, Black Ops 7 beta player count only topped at about 100K players, compared to Battlefield 6 beta's over 500K.

Activision Claims 97% Of Black Ops 7 Cheaters Are Banned Within 30 Minutes

97% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 cheaters were banned within 30 minutes of signing in, while only 1% made it into the game.

Silent Hill 3 Remake Reportedly Coming in 2028 as Bloober Team Works on Resident Evil-Inspired New IP

Bloober Team is rumored to be working on a Silent Hill 3 remake and a new Resident Evil-inspired IP, with releases expected in 2026 and 2028.

Battlefield 6: EA Promises 120 FPS Performance on Consoles and Free DLC Support

Battlefield 6 to support 120FPS, and alongside, EA to give out a free DLC titled 'Covert Operations' during Season 1.

Microsoft Reportedly Scrapped Its Xbox Handheld After AMD’s Shocking Demands

A new report reveals that the first-party Xbox handheld was cancelled because AMD demanded 10 million sales to develop a custom SoC.