GTA 6 Delay to May 2026 Sparks Online Outcry: 'We Need a Screenshot!'

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

Fans of Rockstar games are no strangers to this scenario. The legendary developer has a history of delaying its games, so this news about GTA 6, while disappointing, is not entirely surprising. The reaction among fans has been a mix of disappointment, relief, and a resigned understanding that the internet will now buzz with another year of wild and often baseless speculation about GTA 6.

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

“Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots,” MyNameIsToFuOG expressed, capturing the general frustration that Rockstar did not ease the sting of the delay with even a glimpse of the game.

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

On a more positive note, bl00nded commented, “At least we have a date now, I don't mind a delay if it means the game is gonna be good.”

However, some fans remain skeptical. “It’s Rockstar bro. What did you expect? Also, I really doubt it will release on May 26, they will delay it more,” Puzzleheaded-Hunt731 remarked.

There is also speculation that Rockstar might release GTA 6 on PC simultaneously with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, given the new 2026 release date. “I hope that means that a PC version is also coming in 2026 and not 2027,” Kiwibom hoped.

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

IGN’s commenters also had a lot to say about the GTA 6 delay. 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 let down. 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.”

There's also much discussion about the potential price of GTA 6. With both Nintendo and Microsoft setting some of their games at $80, fans are preparing for GTA 6 to cost the same, if not more. Some speculate it could reach up to $100, especially if it includes the new GTA Online.

In its statement, Rockstar mentioned “we look forward to sharing more information with you soon.” This has led fans to hope that a second trailer might be on the horizon.

GTA 6 is not only expected to be the biggest entertainment launch of all time but is also anticipated to be one of the greatest games ever made. Given the immense pressure on the developers at Rockstar and parent company Take-Two to deliver a high-quality product, this delay was perhaps always on the cards.