GTA 6: Rockstar delays the release and the company's shares plummet

Grand Theft Auto VI will no longer be released in 2025 as expected. Rockstar Games officially announced that its release is delayed until May 26, 2026.

The news not only caused disappointment among fans. It also caused a significant drop in the stock value of Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company.

When is GTA 6 coming out? There's already an official date

After months of rumors, Rockstar confirmed what many feared: GTA 6 will not arrive in 2025. The new release date is May 26, 2026.

The game will be released first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version will come out later, although without a confirmed date.

Why is GTA 6 delayed?

In a statement, Rockstar explained that they need more time to finish the game. They assured that their goal is to exceed players' expectations.

"We are very sorry that it arrives later than planned," the team expressed. "The interest and excitement caused by GTA 6 were a great lesson in humility for us."

No new trailer for now

The announcement was not accompanied by new promotional material. Since the first teaser in 2023, no more official content of the game has been shown.

This caused even more anxiety among fans, who were hoping to see previews or additional details with the confirmation of the date.

Impact on the stock market

The delay hit Take-Two Interactive hard. As soon as the news was known, their shares fell by almost 10% in the US stock market.

In the early hours of the day, the value of each share dropped from USD 235.17 to USD 211, reflecting the negative reaction of investors.

What the CEO of Take-Two said about the delay

Strauss Zelnick, the company's CEO, tried to calm the waters. He assured that they are committed to quality and that the game will be worth the wait.

"We take the development of our titles very seriously," he said. "We hope to offer a period of sustained growth and more value for our shareholders."