GTA 6 Delay to May 2026 Sparks Online Outcry: 'Give Us a Screenshot!'

It was, perhaps, inevitable: Rockstar has delayed GTA 6 to May 2026. The announcement came via a straightforward statement that lacked details about launch platforms or a new trailer. Not even a single screenshot was provided alongside the news.

Fans of Rockstar games are no strangers to such delays. The legendary developer has a history of pushing back release dates, so the delay of GTA 6 comes as little surprise. However, fans have responded with a mix of disappointment, relief, and an understanding that the internet will now buzz with another year of wild and often unfounded speculation about GTA 6.

The GTA 6 subreddit, a hotbed for conspiracy theories about the game, its trailers, and its release date, has seen a surge in activity following the announcement.

"Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots," MyNameIsToFuOG commented, echoing the general disappointment over Rockstar's lack of new content to soften the blow of the delay.

"At least give us a screenshot, this is ridiculous even for R*," added Abvk0. "1.5 years of silence just to drop a delay news without even showing us breadcrumbs of the game?"

"At least we have a date now, I don't mind a delay if it means the game is gonna be good," said the more philosophical bl00nded.

"It’s Rockstar bro. What did you expect? Also, I really doubt it will release on May 26, they will delay it more," expressed a somewhat concerned Puzzleheaded-Hunt731.

Speculation also surrounds the potential simultaneous release of GTA 6 on PC alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, given the delay to 2026. "I hope that means that a PC version is also coming in 2026 and not 2027," said Kiwibom.

"2026 console release, late 2027 PC release, 2028 new-gen console release," predicted Velkoadmiral.

IGN’s commenters also weighed in on the GTA 6 delay. User BSideleau criticized the current console generation in a scathing post: "Surprising no one. It will be a final game of this tepid generation. What a letdown. I have never felt more grifted than by Microsoft and Sony this generation. Both consoles are more 0.5 updates from the previous generation than true next-gen consoles, yet they expected us to pay MORE for them. Quit letting them get away with it. Demand better."

Discussions also revolve around the potential price of GTA 6. With both Nintendo and Microsoft setting some games at $80, fans are preparing for GTA 6 to follow suit, with some even speculating a price hike to $100 if the new GTA Online is bundled.

In their statement, Rockstar mentioned, "we look forward to sharing more information with you soon." This has sparked hope among fans that Trailer 2 might be imminent.

GTA 6 is not just anticipated to be the biggest entertainment launch of all time; fans expect it to rank among the greatest games ever created. Under such immense pressure, the developers at Rockstar and their parent company Take-Two are likely determined to ensure the game meets the highest quality standards. Given this, the delay feels almost inevitable.