Insider Tom Henderson says Rockstar may delay GTA 6 from May 26, 2026 to October to align with consoles and holiday sales. What it means for players.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 remains one of the most anticipated releases of the decade, yet fresh chatter has once again raised the prospect of a delay. Despite the official launch date of May 26, 2026, insider Tom Henderson voiced doubts that the schedule will hold. He believes Rockstar, true to its pursuit of polish, could shift the release to October to catch the holiday shopping window and align with the next wave of consoles.
Such a push would come with clear advantages: late fall dates traditionally boost sales, and arriving alongside new hardware tends to amplify attention from both players and critics. There’s still no official word from Rockstar, so these claims should be treated carefully. According to the source, any decision to move the date could be announced by the end of 2025, which would also buy the studio extra time for fine-tuning—a trade-off that, from a market standpoint, is hard to fault.
Amid the speculation, fans are sketching out scenarios. Some still count on May, while others are ready for an October debut if it means a more refined experience. Once again, Rockstar’s stance seems clear: quality first, because a rushed launch risks undercutting sky-high expectations. Whenever it lands—spring or fall—the game looks poised to be one of the year’s defining releases, likely setting a new bar for open worlds and storytelling in modern games.
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