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GTA VI's first delay: from 2025 to May 26, 2026
On May 2, 2025, Rockstar moved Grand Theft Auto VI out of its 2025 window to May 26, 2026. That date was later pushed again.
Grand Theft Auto VI was originally announced for 2025. On May 2, 2025, Rockstar set a specific date of May 26, 2026.
That date didn't hold. On November 6, 2025 the game moved again, to November 19, 2026, which is the current official date.
We keep this entry for historical context. Don't plan around May 26, 2026.
Sources
- Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed To May 2026 · Game Informer
- Grand Theft Auto VI · Wikipedia
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