Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij pushed back against rumours that GTA 6 will slip again, noting Rockstar Games picked May 26, 2026 and will make the final call about five months out. That matters because it narrows the window for another last-minute delay and eases some fan anxiety.
The release had already been moved from late 2025 to May 2026 after the developer cited the need for additional time. The company’s delay announcement set the new date and calmed some expectations around the originally rumoured window.
Vermeij, who left Rockstar following Grand Theft Auto 4, posted directly that “Rockstar had a free choice and picked May 26. They’re confident. They’ll make the final call ~5 months out. Any ‘GTA6 delayed’ rumour before December is clout-chasing.” The comment reduces the time when rumours can realistically force another slip.
Rockstar had a free choice and picked May 26. They're confident.
They'll make the final call ~5 months out.
Any “GTA6 delayed” rumour before December is clout-chasing.— Obbe Vermeij (@ObbeVermeij) August 8, 2025
December has long been seen as a key window for further reveals or pre-orders, so the community will likely keep an eye on that month for any new trailers or announcements. Meanwhile, player interest remains high as people scour trailers and screenshots for details.
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