Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is easily one of the most anticipated games of the decade. It’s been 12 years since the release of GTA 5, and 19 years since players last enjoyed the sun-soaked setting of Vice City. As fans look forward to the next instalment in the franchise, with tangible excitement about what’s to come, rumours and speculations abound.
So, what do we actually know about GTA 6? Besides the setting, names of some of the characters, and a locked-in release window for 2026 – well, not much. But we’ve done some digging to find out as much information as we can.
Here’s what we know about Grand Theft Auto 6 so far.
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GTA 6: Latest news and updates
3rd May, 2025: GTA 6 officially delayed to May 2026
GTA 6 officially has a release date. The bad news is it reveals a major delay, as the long-anticipated game has slipped from a planned 2025 launch date, to release on 26 May 2026. In a new blog post, Rockstar Games confirmed the shift, putting it down to a need for “extra time” for “the level of quality [players] expect and deserve.”
Read: GTA 6 officially delayed to May 2026
“We are very sorry that this is later than you expected,” Rockstar said. “The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team … With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and GTA 6 is no exception.”
17th May, 2024: Release window narrows to ‘Fall 2025’
Note: The release date announced in 2024 was later shifted, due to a need for extra time and polish. Here’s what was originally reported.
Grand Theft Auto 6 publisher Take-Two confirmed a Fall 2025 [Northern Hemisphere] launch window for the game, narrowing its planned release window. In its initial launch trailer, GTA 6 was only given a nebulous 2025 date – but with this update, it appears plans are proceeding smoothly.
In global terms, Take-Two plans to release GTA 6 between September to November 2025. It’s likely Take-Two will narrow the game’s release date even further by the end of 2024 or early 2025, so stay tuned for the latest updates.
When will GTA 6 be released?
Grand Theft Auto 6 will officially launch on 26 May 2026.
While the game was initially announced to launch in 2025, it later required a delay.
Why was GTA 6 delayed?
Per Rockstar Games, GTA 6 was delayed to “try and exceed [player] expectations.”
“We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve,” the developer wrote in a blog update.
Additional details reported by top journalist Jason Schreier indicate “nobody” at Rockstar Games believed the game would be ready for launch in 2025. “Too much work, not enough time, and what appears to be a real desire from management to avoid brutal crunch,” Schreier said.
Should Schreier’s report be accurate, it can only be a good thing that Rockstar Games is looking to avoid crunch. For a game like this, care and passion is needed, and that can’t be achieved when developers are put under pressure, forced to work long and incredibly difficult hours.
What platforms will GTA 6 be released on?
It’s been confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, per a press release from Take Two. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to play the game on PS4 or Xbox One, meaning the game will be a current-gen exclusive.
As for PC players, unfortunately GTA 6 won’t be getting a PC port on release. However, if it’s anything like Grand Theft Auto 5, the game will very likely come to PC at a later date.
Where will GTA 6 be set?
Grand Theft Auto 6 will be set in Vice City, which was last visited by the franchise in 2006, with the release of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. Vice City Stories was set in 1984, and Vice City was set in 1986 – but for Grand Theft Auto 6, we’ll be exploring Vice City in a modern day setting. Vice City is based on Miami, so we’re looking forward to exploring streets lined with palm trees and neon lights.
What leaks surround GTA 6?
There have been multiple leaks surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, including way back in 2022, when videos and screenshots of an in-development build were leaked. Rockstar confirmed these leaks were legimitate after a “network intrusion” occurred, and the footage was illegally downloaded.
Recently, another alleged leak dropped, where a Redditor claimed to have seen “a few hours of random GTA VI gameplay” in person. Other users were quick to question the validity of their claim, and in response, the Redditor wrote another post addressing the alleged build in more detail. Rockstar has not commented on this alleged leak.
Watch the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer here
While we wait for any more news or updates about this game, you can enjoy the most recent trailer.
