The delay of Grand Theft Auto VI from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, was painful for every fan of the series. However, looking back at Rockstar’s history, we can see that some of their biggest games were delayed more than once.

So the question remains - should we be worried about another delay?

Uncertainty Around the Release Date

According to Bloomberg and insider Jason Schreier, there’s growing uncertainty inside the industry about whether GTA VI will truly be ready by spring 2026.Developers from other studios are reportedly “praying” for another delay - not out of malice, but to avoid releasing their own games alongside such a massive competitor.

“It’s a game of four-dimensional chess. Every company is trying to figure out if Rockstar can actually make May 2026, so they can plan their own schedules,” - writes Schreier.

Fans’ Concerns

Many fans fear that another delay might still happen, and not without reason.
Rockstar Games almost never releases titles in spring — the studio traditionally launches its major games in autumn, and has little reason to break that pattern now.
At the same time, it’s strange that Rockstar didn’t immediately push the release to late 2026 if they knew the spring window was uncertain. A “placeholder” date doesn’t fit Rockstar’s usual approach, which makes the situation even more mysterious.

History of Rockstar Games Delays

Rockstar Games has delayed nearly every major release in its history to ensure the final product reaches perfection. For example, the previous entry in the GTA series - GTA V was delayed once — from spring 2013 to September 17, 2013.
However, Rockstar’s last released game, Red Dead Redemption 2, faced two separate delays: it was first moved from fall 2017 to spring 2018, and then again to October 26, 2018.
Because of this, we can’t completely rule out the possibility of GTA VI being delayed again.

Final Thoughts

Whether GTA VI faces another delay or not, one thing is clear — Rockstar Games will release it only when it’s truly ready. This studio has always valued perfection over deadlines, and that philosophy has made their games legendary.

Yes, waiting is hard, but GTA VI isn’t just another release — it’s the next big step in gaming history. If Rockstar needs more time, it’s because they’re crafting something extraordinary — and when the release day finally comes, the wait will be worth every second.