For those who have been following the gaming industry for a long time, it is known that not all release dates declared by developers are followed, and many are speculating that this may be the case for "Grand Theft Auto VI."
It is known that the second trailer released only last week already claimed a specific release date for "GTA VI's" public debut, but there are now speculations that it may not be followed by Rockstar Games themselves.
It is also important to note that "GTA VI" is not just any ordinary game, as it is already shaping up to be one of the biggest games of this decade, and this may further contribute to more delays.
'GTA VI' Speculations: May 2026 Release Date Delay?
Industry analysts are now speculating that there may be a delay to the release of "GTA VI." According to Jason Schreier via Insider Gaming, there is no guarantee that the May 26, 2026, release date would be followed.
The gaming industry is known for its spontaneous changing of release dates in the past, and there are plenty of reasons behind the delays. First, the classic reason of needing more time to perfect the game or to deliver a better experience has been used by many developers over the years.
There is also a reason that involves developers not meeting deadlines despite already setting the release dates of their titles at specific schedules, thus needing more time to work on it and finalize everything.
Whatever the reason may be, Schreier claims that other developers who have made way for "GTA VI" to release this fall 2025, its original release date, have been rug-pulled when Rockstar Games shared in the latest trailer that it is moving to a spring 2026 release.
There are plenty of possible reasons why Rockstar would ask for more time from its fanbase as there is no denying that "GTA VI" is expanding on many aspects of the game too.
Rockstar Games May Move Release Further
It is important to note that many titles have already chosen to delay or advance their game's release to make way for "GTA VI." Many have steered clear of the initial fall 2025 release date, only for Rockstar to declare a 2026 release.
The analyst still advises game developers to be wary of the changing dates from Rockstar Games as there is no guarantee that May 2026 will finally deliver the behemoth of a game that is "GTA VI."
