Rockstar Games has been quiet about its upcoming title, making many fans wonder: Is GTA 6 delayed? While no official statement has confirmed a delay, the lack of updates or new trailers has sparked concern among players. On April 1, 2025, a well-known gaming news site published an article claiming Grand Theft Auto 6 had been postponed, further fueling the rumors.
However, according to Take-Two Interactive’s latest earnings report, GTA 6 is still set for its planned Fall 2025 release. The article in question also appears to be an April Fools’ joke. So, for those worried about GTA 6 being pushed to 2026, the answer is simple: No, it’s not delayed.
Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 Is Still on Track
While Rockstar Games has been silent since releasing the first GTA 6 trailer in December 2023, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, has maintained that the game is still on schedule. In May 2024, during an earnings call, Take-Two confirmed a Fall 2025 release window for Grand Theft Auto 6.
In February 2025, Take-Two once again mentioned the same release timeline in its latest earnings report. Despite no second trailer, official screenshots, or new marketing material, there is no indication that the game is delayed.
Why Has Rockstar Been So Silent?
Some fans believe Rockstar’s lack of updates means the game might be facing production issues. However, Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, explained that they prefer marketing their games closer to launch. This approach suggests Rockstar is simply waiting for the right moment to drop major updates rather than flooding fans with early promotions.
Where Did the GTA 6 Delay Rumors Start?
“gta 6 has been delayed to 2026.” pic.twitter.com/5PjOhgfNEi
— s♡ (@glyphicals) March 26, 2025
The recent article from many websites, which claimed GTA 6 had been delayed, was seemingly an April Fools’ prank. The article humorously stated that Rockstar decided to postpone GTA 6 to avoid launching it too close to GTA 6. While some fans took it seriously, the joke became evident upon reading the full piece. The reaction of this was very hilarious on the X.
Me after hearing that GTA 6 will probably be delayed to 2026 as a result of the strike… pic.twitter.com/MXVFMOOKbS
— GTA 6 Info (@GTASixInfo) July 25, 2024
POV: Its December 31st and Rockstar Games hasn't revealed GTA 6 Trailer 2 (they're gonna delay the Game to 2026) pic.twitter.com/6urO4k2rt7
— NikTek (@NikTekOfficial) December 1, 2024
What to Expect Next for GTA 6?
With Take-Two standing firm on the Fall 2025 release, fans can expect more information soon. Rockstar is known for building hype in unique ways, so a second trailer or an official update could drop any time in the coming months.
For now, there’s no reason to believe GTA 6 is delayed. It’s only a matter of time before Rockstar breaks the silence and gives fans a closer look at what’s coming in one of the most anticipated games of all time.
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