Is GTA 6 Really Coming on May 26, 2026? All the Evidence

Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the most highly anticipated games in history. Recently, rumors have spread that GTA 6 will release on May 26, 2026. But is this true? Let’s explore all the official facts, leaks, and speculation to find out.

1. Official Confirmation So Far

Rockstar Games officially announced Grand Theft Auto VI in December 2023, releasing its first trailer. The trailer confirmed only one detail:

“Coming 2025 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.”

• Confirmed: Release window – 2025
• Platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
• Not confirmed: Specific release date (like May 26, 2026) or PC version

So officially, Rockstar has not announced any date for 2026.

2. Where Did the “May 26, 2026” Rumor Start?

The specific date began spreading around mid-2024 after posts on Reddit, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) claimed that a PlayStation Store listing had been data-mined to show “May 26, 2026.” However, no credible evidence or screenshots have ever been verified.

3. Statements from Rockstar and Take-Two

In May 2024, Take-Two Interactive released a financial report projecting a massive increase in revenue for Fiscal Year 2025 (April 2024 – March 2025), clearly linked to GTA 6’s expected launch.

Later, CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed in an interview:

“We are on track for a 2025 release of the next Grand Theft Auto title.”

If GTA 6 were coming in May 2026, it would fall outside that fiscal year — making this financial forecast impossible. So, as of now, everything official points to a 2025 release.

4. Why Fans Think a Delay Might Happen

Some fans speculate about a possible delay due to:

• Rockstar’s past pattern of delays (GTA V, RDR2).
• The game’s massive open-world scale set in modern-day Vice City.
• Reports about performance optimization for next-gen consoles.

However, there’s no official sign of a delay yet.

5. Analyzing the May 26, 2026 Date

Supporters of this rumor note that:

• May 26, 2026, falls on a Tuesday — a common day for major releases.
• It’s near Memorial Day weekend in the U.S., a high-sales period.

These coincidences make the date sound believable, but there’s still no hard evidence supporting it.

6. What’s Officially Known About GTA 6

• Main Characters: Lucia and Jason
• Setting: Vice City (modern Miami)
• Engine: Upgraded RAGE Engine
• Map: Largest Rockstar map to date
• Confirmed Release Window: 2025

7. Insider Updates (as of Late 2025)

Trusted gaming journalists such as Tom Henderson and Jason Schreier have reported that GTA 6 is in its final polishing stage, with Rockstar hiring additional QA testers. This is a strong sign that the studio is preparing for its 2025 launch — not 2026.

8. Separating Rumor from Reality

Claim	Status	Evidence
GTA 6 releases May 26, 2026	❌ Rumor only	No official confirmation
GTA 6 releases in 2025	✅ Confirmed	Rockstar & Take-Two statements
Delay to 2026 possible	⚠️ Unconfirmed	Based on past patterns
May 26 PlayStation store leak	❌ Fake	No verified data or images

9. Final Verdict

As of now, all credible information confirms that GTA 6 is planned for 2025. The May 26, 2026 rumor remains unverified speculation. Until Rockstar or Take-Two officially announce a change, fans should expect the game to arrive sometime in 2025.

10. What to Expect Next

• Second Trailer: Late 2025 or early 2026
• Gameplay Reveal: Mid-2025
• Pre-orders: Likely after the second trailer
• Estimated Release Window: Fall 2025 (September–November)