GTA VI, perhaps the most anticipated release of the decade, is once again in doubt according to studio insiders
A delay that doesn’t lower the hype
The journalist and insider Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly set the alarm bells ringing by declaring on social networks that you have received it contradictory reports from different studies from Rockstar, including those of Bangalore, Edinburgh and San Diego. According to him, “there is no internal consensus, it seems that they are trying to meet the date, but it could be delayed again.”
Reilly added that the game would already becomplete in content”, but that the team is in a critical phase quality assurance (QA)focused on correct errors, anomalies and optimize performance. The reporter noted: “You only have one first impression, you don’t want one Cyberpunk 2077A phrase that perfectly sums up Rockstar’s fear: repeating the CD Projekt RED disaster and launching an unfinished product.
This alleged delay would not be the first. The title, initially expected 2025it has already been moved to 2026 after an adjustment to the development program. And despite Rockstar has not made any official announcementsthe lack of news and the disappearance of release date on the company’s main website They only fueled the fans’ concern.
Rockstar is silent… for now?
The most surprising clue came from the Rockstar Games website. As pointed out Nicholas Becher (Screen Rant)THE date of May 26, 2026 disappeared from the cover. However, it still remains within the specific GTA VI pagewhich suggests it There is no official confirmation of the delaybut a strategic move prepare the ground for a possible change.
The most attentive followers expected the third official trailer of the game, something common in Rockstar’s promotional calendar. The absence of such a preview, along with these rumors, has sparked speculation on social networks and video game forums.
The pressure of Take-Two and the ticking of the clock
Next November 6, Interactive Take-Two (Rockstar’s parent company) will celebrate its meeting on financial results. Many analysts believe so If there are any changes to the release plans, they will be revealed on that call. On the other hand, if the company showed up a new trailer or unreleased materialthe rumors may lead to nothing and serve to calm investors and the public.
At this point the uncertainty is total. With a large-scale projectnew locations and two protagonists (Jason and Lucia), Rockstar has to fine-tune every little detail to meet your quality standards. The greatness of the open world, physics, NPC behavior and online interactions means a colossal workload.
“They don’t want to repeat the mistakes of the past.”
Although Rockstar has managed to maintain a level of excellence in deliveries as GTA V or Red Dead Redemption 2the industry is now much less tolerant of problematic releases. A single viral problem could overshadow years of development and damage the company’s reputation.
However there are reasons for optimism. Reilly’s sources insist that the game It is already finished in its playable part and on which the tests are focused Polish details. In this sense, a delay of a few months could even benefit the final result.
Meanwhile, the community holds its breath. If Rockstar has proven anything, it’s its ability to do so keep secrets and surprise at the right time. And if the wait drags on, fans seem willing to put up with it… as long as it’s worth it.
