With more talk of a delay for Grand Theft Auto VI, fans are desperately in need of some clarity. Hope may be on the horizon after a recent revelation by an ex-Rockstrar Games developer.
Grand Theft Auto VI: Insider Claims 2026
Fans are now concerned since an insider, a GTA 5 modder named Liam, reported that the developers have plotted internally to launch GTA 6 between the start and mid-of-2026. Liam said PC fans could potentially be waiting 12-18 months after the console release for the game.
Mixed Reviews from Industry Pundits
Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier further clarified on these rumours and also spoke to six Rockstar employees who all said that they had not been told about any delays. This was, however, followed up by the ambitious nature of the project and that even if it hadn’t been confirmed internally, there might still be delays.
Advice from a Former Rockstar Producer
Ex-Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij even chimed in, hinting that Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive may not be able to afford to push the game back much further. Vermeij cited experiences like these, saying that heavy delays were usually defined within a few weeks of the purported release date, and at some point it was hard to stretch them out any further.
Market potential for GTA 6 over the long haul
He also zeroed in on the possibility that GTA 6 could end up leading the market for more than a decade, as there are no likely rivals on the horizon. He expressed the sentiment that Rockstar remains willing only to release a game when it meets their unwavering quality standards, despite whatever promises are initially shown in trailers and announcements.
Conclusion
We still don’t know when GTA 6 will be released, but it does show that Rockstar Games is being careful with the timing of development to make sure the game is a high quality. There will need to be official updates from Rockstar or Take-Two Interactive, before the fans can get their hands on it.