GTA 6 Delay to May 2026 Sparks Online Outcry: 'Show Us Something!'

It was, perhaps, inevitable: Rockstar has officially delayed GTA 6 to May 2026. The announcement arrived via a brief, no-frills statement—no new trailer, no launch platforms confirmed, not even a single screenshot to accompany the news.

For fans of Rockstar’s games, this moment feels familiar. The studio has a long-standing reputation for pushing back release dates to ensure polish and perfection, so while the delay is disappointing, it’s hardly shocking. Still, the community's reaction has been a mix of frustration, cautious optimism, and the grim acknowledgment that the internet will now spend another year flooded with wild, often baseless speculation about every possible detail of GTA 6.

The GTA 6 subreddit, already a breeding ground for conspiracy theories, erupted after the news broke.

“Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots,” said MyNameIsToFuOG, echoing a common sentiment that the lack of visual updates made the delay feel harder to swallow.

“At least give us a screenshot, this is ridiculous even for R*,” added Abvk0. “1.5 years of silence just to drop a delay with zero breadcrumbs?”

Yet not all reactions were negative. “At least we have a date now. I don’t mind a delay if it means the game will actually be good,” noted bl00nded, reflecting a more patient perspective.

Others remain skeptical. “It’s Rockstar, bro. What did you expect? And honestly, I doubt it’ll even hit May 2026—they’ll delay it again,” said Puzzleheaded-Hunt731.

With the release now pushed into 2026, speculation is growing that GTA 6 might finally launch on PC simultaneously with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. “I hope this means a PC version in 2026, not 2027,” said Kiwibom.

“2026 for consoles, late 2027 for PC, 2028 for next-gen,” predicted Velkoadmiral, highlighting the long wait PC players have endured in past Rockstar releases.

IGN’s comment section also lit up, with user BSideleau delivering a scathing critique of the current console generation:

“Surprising no one. It will be the final game of this tepid generation. What a letdown. I’ve never felt more grifted than by Microsoft and Sony this generation. Both consoles are barely 0.5 upgrades from the last, yet they expected us to pay more. Stop letting them get away with it. Demand better.”

Pricing is another hot topic. With Nintendo and Microsoft already charging $80 for select titles, many fans expect GTA 6 to follow suit. Some speculate it could even hit $100—especially if a revamped GTA Online is bundled in from day one.

Rockstar’s statement ended with a promise: “We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.” Could this hint that Trailer 2 is just around the corner? Fans are holding onto that hope.

GTA 6 isn’t just anticipated to be the biggest game launch in history—it’s expected to be one of the greatest games ever made. Under that immense pressure, Rockstar and parent company Take-Two are clearly prioritizing quality over speed. In that light, this delay may have been not just likely, but necessary.