Since the earth-shattering reveal trailer dropped, Rockstar Games has gone completely radio silent regarding Grand Theft Auto VI. While the trailer officially slated the game for "2025," rumors and leaks are swirling about a potential delay.

The Initial 2025 Target

Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, has repeatedly signaled to investors that they expect a massive surge in revenue during their Fiscal Year 2025 (which runs from April 2024 to March 2025). This heavily implied an early 2025 release window.

Rumors of a Delay to 2026

However, recent reports from trusted industry insiders suggest that development has fallen slightly behind schedule. The core issue seems to be optimizing the incredibly dense, NPC-packed streets of Vice City to run smoothly on the base PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S.

• Internal Panic: Anonymous developers have leaked that leadership has mandated a return to full-time in-office work to combat the delay, citing security and productivity concerns.
• The PC Version: Historically, Rockstar delays PC releases by a year. If the console version slips to late 2025 or early 2026, PC players might not see the game until 2027.

What to Expect Next

Rockstar traditionally releases a second trailer roughly 6 to 8 months after the first. Fans should keep a close eye on their social media channels during August and September for any official updates or a concrete release date.