I Was Ready for a Delay. I Was Not Ready for This.

I expected a slip. A little calendar nudge from fall 2025 to the holiday window? Fine. Rockstar’s notorious for this stuff. But today’s announcement that Grand Theft Auto VI won’t release until May 26, 2026 hit me like a sucker punch.

What made it worse? They gave us nothing in return. No trailer. No new footage. No updated look at how the game’s shaping up. Just a one-paragraph apology and the promise that, someday, it’ll be worth it.

At this point, it feels like we’re being strung along — and honestly? I’m starting to question the whole relationship.

Rockstar’s Message: “Thanks for Your Patience,” But Don’t Ask Questions

Here’s what Rockstar said:

“We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.”

Sure, I want the game to be incredible. I expect it to be, even. But here’s the thing: if the game’s not close to being ready, then don’t release a trailer. Don’t tell us it’s coming in 2025. Don’t light the fuse and vanish.

Because the moment you slap a date on something, you’re not just starting a countdown — you’re making a promise. And right now? That promise feels broken.

The Rumor Mill’s Already Spinning — And It’s Not Good

Adding fuel to the fire, there are already fresh rumors floating around that GTA VI could get delayed again, this time to winter 2026.

If that happens? Honestly, I might be done. I’ve loved Rockstar’s games since the PS2 days. I’ve defended their long development cycles, their delays, even their silence. But if this date slips again, I don’t think I can keep carrying that torch.

And I know I’m not alone.

This Was Supposed to Be the Big Year

2025 was shaping up to be a return to form for AAA gaming. GTA VI was the centerpiece — the game the entire year was going to orbit around. But now it’s just… gone. Moved to a new calendar page and left everyone scrambling to fill the void.

There’s one bright spot: the Nintendo Switch 2, officially launching June 5th. It looks promising — the early details sound like a real leap forward — but until people (myself included) get hands-on time, it’s impossible to know how it’ll hold up in the real world. Still, it’s basically carrying the excitement baton now, because Rockstar just dropped theirs.

Trevor Score: 1/10 — Honestly, This One Hits Me Hard and I’m Truly Upset

This isn’t a formal review — it’s just how I felt using this thing. A gut-check from someone who actually used it.

This delay doesn’t just sting because it’s longer than expected. It stings because of how little respect it shows for the community. Ten years of hype, and this is how you update us?

If the game’s not close to done, don’t announce it. Don’t drop a trailer. Don’t tease dates. Just wait until you’re ready — really ready. Then tell us. We’ll be there.

But this cycle of silence, hype, delay, repeat? It’s wearing people down.

Final Verdict: Still Waiting — But the Love Is Fading

Yes, I’ll still play GTA VI. Most of us will. But the magic Rockstar used to have — that sense of “When it’s ready, it’ll be worth it”? It’s starting to fade. Not because we’re impatient, but because we’ve been told too many times that it’s “almost time,” only to be let down again.

If the rumored winter 2026 delay actually happens? That might be it for me. I’ll always have Vice City and San Andreas. But I’m not sure I can keep waiting for a company that won’t even show up when it counts.

You only get to break hearts so many times, Rockstar. Don’t make this the last one.