Rockstar Cool The Hype by GTA VI, announcing that the expected game will not arrive until May 2026

If you have crossed days in the calendar for years, waiting for the arrival of Grand Theft Auto VIprepare to continue waiting. The new hopeful delivery of the Rockstar games will not land on our consoles up to May 26, 2026as confirmed by the company itself through an official declaration. And although it looks like déjà vu, it’s not a joke or a false filtration: it is another delay. After more than Ten years from the launch of GTA VAnd a community that squeezed until the last pixel of the saints, the announcement remained sitting like a jug of cold water for many fans. But does it really surprise us?

Release date confirmed for 2026

Rockstar has published a message in networks where he apologizes for this new delay. The reason, as they explain, is the usual: They need more time to ensure the quality of the game and respect the high expectations that they themselves have nourished for more than a decade.

“With every game we have launched, our goal was to overcome your expectations and Grand Theft Auto is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to offer the level of quality you expect and deserve.”explain from Rockstar.

And although the date of May 26, 2026 concrete sounds, many no longer trust. In the world of video game development, and especially in that of this saga, He promised years in advance is almost an empty tradition of guarantees.

A delivery that revolutionizes the saga

Vice City will return with styleAnd he won’t do it alone. This sixth delivery will lead us to the fictitious state of LeonidaA scenario inspired by Florida that promises to offer to date the greatest evolution of the saga. Between neon, palm trees and new territories to explore, GTA wants to become the new contact person of the genus Sandbox that Rockstar himself has contributed to creating GTA III.

The trailer published at the end of 2023 already showed an impressive level of technical and artistic detailAccompanied by an atmosphere that mixes the nostalgic with the modern. However, that first glance was also the victim of chaos: the previous losses partially ruined the surprise and put the developer in the spotlight.

Victim of your ambition?

Almost 200 million copies sold by GTA VRockstar has established a ribbon that seems almost impossible to match. But this did not prevent millions of fans from keeping the flame of illusion alive, sharing theories, losses and memes while the clock continues its countdown.

This delay is not the first (and who knows if it will be the last), but clarifies it Rockstar is determined to follow his own rhythm. And this, in a market in which the deadlines and expectations are everything, can be both a virtue and a risk.

Because yes, graphics can be a heart attack and history can be loaded with spectacular curves. But if the wait stretches too much, Even the strongest clamor can end up becoming frustration.

What can we expect from GTA VI?

Although the details are still scarce, it is known that the game will have more protagonistsAnd that the narrative will be more ambitious than ever. In addition, artificial intelligence, physical behavior and environment behavior promise to make a significant leap about everything that has been seen so far.

It’s not just another GTA: It is the opportunity to redefine what an open world video game can be In the new generation of console. And this takes time, a lot of money and, as we see, also a lot of patience from the players.