History Repeats Itself: 80% of Respondents Don't Believe in the GTA VI Release Date
Can Rockstar Games be trusted regarding the release date? The community has given a clear answer.
According to a recent survey, 80% of those anticipating Grand Theft Auto 6 are sure that the game will be delayed again. This skepticism has been formed over years of "painful experience" with the iconic franchise.
The enthusiasm that accompanies each new trailer quickly gives way to cold calculation. Players remember the release cycles of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, when the initial deadlines were only "vague guidelines," repeatedly shifted for the sake of "product refinement." Therefore, the late 2026 date is perceived more as a reference point than a promise. Experience with unfinished games like Cyberpunk 2077 reinforces skepticism.
YouTuber DarkViperAU conducted a survey in which more than 302,000 people participated, and 80% of respondents stated that they expect Rockstar to postpone the release of GTA 6 beyond the current release date in November 2026.
The r/GTA6 subreddit on Reddit has become a center for such discussions, where users openly discuss their concerns. Some are concerned about the quality of the game's script in the absence of Dan Houser, the legendary screenwriter responsible for most of Rockstar's previous narrative successes.
On social networks, instead of a countdown of days, memes about "grandchildren who will play GTA VI" appear. Rockstar has become a victim of its own perfectionism: the brand is forgiven everything if the final result is impressive, but trust in the schedule is lost.
