Rockstar Holds Line: GTA 6 Still Due May 26, 2026

Rockstar Games reaffirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 remains set to launch on May 26, 2026, after no new release date emerged on September 14, 2025. Take-Two Interactive’s upcoming earnings call on September 18 will be the next opportunity for further details.

Nut Graf Despite rampant speculation and fresh leaks hinting at an autumn 2025 debut, Rockstar and parent company Take-Two have given no indication of an accelerated timetable. Fans must wait for Friday’s investor briefing for any potential changes or the long-awaited second trailer.

No New Date, No Delay

Rockstar’s website and social channels fell silent today, offering no update beyond the previously confirmed May 26, 2026 launch. Industry insiders remain confident that this date will hold, even as some analysts point to internal development milestones suggesting readiness for an earlier release.

Eyes on the Earnings Call

Take-Two Interactive will report first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on September 18 at 9 a.m. ET.
CEO Strauss Zelnick is expected to reiterate the May 2026 date and may share trailer viewership metrics.
Investors hope for clues on PC release timing and pricing tiers for standard, special and collector’s editions.

Fan Reaction and Industry Impact

Social media remains awash with theories, from a surprise September launch to an October finale, but the prevailing consensus credits Rockstar’s pledge to polish over meeting an unrealistic deadline. Analysts warn that an unexpected date shift could disrupt marketing plans for Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country, both vying for holiday 2025 shelf space.

What’s Next

Rockstar’s second trailer, leaked internally earlier this month, has yet to receive an official release date. Its debut, likely tied to Take-Two’s call, could finally satisfy impatient fans with gameplay footage and map reveals-so stay tuned to the earnings webcast on September 18.