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In disappointing news for gamers worldwide, Rockstar Games<\/a> has officially delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 to May 2026,<\/p>\n

pushing back one of the most anticipated video game launches in history.<\/p>\n

Originally slated for release later this year on consoles, the developer said it needed additional time to ensure the game meets the \u201clevel of quality you expect and deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming global excitement, describing it as \u201ctruly humbling for our entire team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed Until May 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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GTA 6 is the long-awaited sequel to GTA 5, the second best-selling video game of all time, which continues to enjoy immense popularity due to its expansive online mode.<\/p>\n

Official details about GTA 6 remain limited, but a trailer released in December 2023 gave fans a glimpse of what\u2019s to come \u2014 including two lead protagonists and a new fictional setting called Leonida, inspired by the state of Florida.<\/p>\n

Rockstar is renowned for its meticulous and lengthy development cycles. The 12-year gap between GTA 5 and GTA 6 has become a running joke among fans,<\/p>\n

and the studio has a history of delaying major titles \u2014 including 2018\u2019s Red Dead Redemption 2.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, expectations remain high, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has stated that every new Rockstar title must offer \u201csomething you\u2019ve never seen before,\u201d raising hopes that the delay will result in a groundbreaking experience.<\/p>\n

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See More: Saudi Firm in Talks to Acquire Pok\u00e9mon GO Developer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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