Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), the newest sequel in the Grand Theft Auto series, has been delayed to May 26, 2026, according to an announcement on X posted on May 2. A trailer was released four days later on social media in order to promote the game and give story information.

Thirteen years ago, Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), which received a rating of 10/10 by IGN reviewers and an audience rating of 5 stars, selling over 200 million copies on 3 different platforms. With many wanting a sequel to GTA V, gamers will have to wait a little longer before they can experience this highly anticipated game. 

In the announcement, Rockstar Games expressed that they are sorry for the delay and appreciate the excitement and support from fans. They want to make sure the game meets everyone’s expectations, which is why they need more time to improve its quality. “We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.”

As they wait, students shared their history with GTA V and their opinion of GTA VI. One student, Izaiah, has put a lot of time into GTA V.  He loved the amount of freedom players have in the game, and the ability to make hundreds of different choices. He also looks forward to buying the new game on release. “Based off what I’ve seen, there will be more immersive actions and missions which I loved in GTA V.”

Student two had a different view.  Brandon said, “GTA overall wasn’t really my thing, but l am looking forward to the new game due to the great advertising.” He said that he would definitely try it, but paying full price is something he most likely won’t do. 

Although there was a delay, fans are still looking forward to the release. The second trailer was proof of a major quality upgrade, including graphic changes and character development. Releasing this trailer was a smart decision, since many people were extremely happy by seeing the direction Rockstar was headed. 

GTA VI releases on May 26, 2026, on XBOX and PS5, with plans for a later PC release.