Grand Theft Auto 6 might turn up a little later than initially anticipated, with reports saying that Rockstar Games is considering pushing the dates further. Reporter Tom Henderson also suggested that a new release date might be in the pipelines for GTA 6.

Spanish outlet Marca also reported that it’s unlikely that GTA 6 will see the light of the day before October 2026, with Henderson saying that the official announcement could come around November.

GTA 6 new release date

Previous reports had suggested only a small delay of a few months or until September 2026, so this October delay could be worse than expected. Henderson does not provide detailed reasons for the delay but seems confident that the game will not come out as initially planned.

He explained: “To be honest, I don’t think it’s coming out in May. For some reason, I can’t imagine GTA 6 coming out in May. All the rumors don’t seem to indicate it. It’s not good enough to corroborate it”. Henderson thinks Rockstar is a perfectionist, and this might be why the game is being pushed to October 2026, according to the Marca report.

GTA 6 delay reasons

He adds that the October release would help capture Christmas sales and allow time for a next-gen port and PC launch.
The reason for the delay seems to be twofold:

• To refine the gameplay and final presentation.
• To boost sales during the holiday season

Henderson believes that we will know the official news in November, when Rockstar may confirm or deny all the delay rumors. Overall, fans should expect GTA 6 in October 2026 at the earliest if Henderson’s predictions are correct, as per the report by Marca.

FAQs

Q1. When will GTA 6 release now?
According to insiders, GTA 6 is expected to release in October 2026.

Q2. Why is GTA 6 delayed?
The delay is to improve gameplay and graphics and to boost holiday season sales.