It’s been a long time since we heard anything official aboutGrand Theft Auto VI, but today, the highly anticipated game made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

This morning,Rockstar Gamesand Take-Two officially announced thatGrand Theft Auto VI isnow delayed into 2026, which surely disappointed a lot of fans, but also many shareholders and investors.

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A lot of people have been expecting a delay in GTA VI’s release date, especially if you take into account that almost all previous Rockstar Games titles were delayed in the past.

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However, there was one person who always felt confident about Grand Theft Auto 6’s 2025 release date, and it was no more person than Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two.

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After this news came out,Take-Two’s share value dropped significantly. Now, in a statement responding to shareholderson the company’s investor relations website,Strauss Zelnick has discussed GTA VI’s delay.

“We support fully Rockstar Games taking additional time to realize their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI, which promises to be groundbreaking, blockbuster entertainment experience that exceeds audience expectations. While we take the movement of our titles seriously and appreciate the vast and deep global anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence. As we continue to release our phenomenal pipeline, we expect to deliver a multi-year period of growth in our business and enhanced value for our shareholders.”

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At least now GTA VI has a proper release date, and it’s going to launch onMay 26, 2026, forPS5andXbox Series X | S, if it’s not delayed again though!

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