The release of Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed again — until May 26, 2026. On Friday, Rockstar Games, in a post on X, apologized for the delay but said that it needed additional time “to deliver at the level of quality that you expect and deserve.

Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.

The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game,” Rockstar wrote in a statement on social media today.