Hotly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI will now come out on May 26, 2026, a delay from its previous plan for release at the end of 2025.
Publisher Rockstar Games, a division of Take Two Interactive, explained in a statement to customers that the longer timeline will allow for a better final product. “We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve,” the company said.
“We are very sorry that this is later than you expected,” the statement continued. “We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game.
The franchise, which is set in the fictional Florida metropolis of Vice City, launched in 2002. Its last installment came out in 2013. According to industry estimates, Grand Theft Auto V has sold more than 210 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games of all time.
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