An unverified report is suggesting a potential four-month delay, but it also contains some very welcome news about the game's price.
A single tweet has sent the Grand Theft Auto community into a speculative frenzy, suggesting the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 could face a delay. But before everyone panics over a potential new release date, it’s crucial to take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
The information comes from Millie Amand. The unconfirmed report claims that as per internal discussions at Rockstar Games, the release could shift from its promised May 2026 window to September of the same year.
For a fanbase that has been waiting over a decade, a potential four-month delay can feel like an eternity, especially for die-hards like this particularly excited F1 champion.
However, it’s far too early for the community to hit the panic button. This rumor stems from a single, unverified source, and for a project of this magnitude, the speculation mill is always in overdrive. It's essential to distinguish between insider whispers and official announcements from the studio itself.
While Rockstar has a history of prioritizing polish over deadlines with titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, that reputation is exactly why unconfirmed reports about specific months should be taken with a massive grain of salt. The studio will release the game when it meets their legendary standard, a fact this former lead developer has noted is the only certainty in a major development cycle.
On the other hand, the same tweet that sparked these delay fears also contained some potentially good news on the financial front.
Despite widespread industry speculation and predictions from former executives that GTA 6 could launch with a $100 price tag, this new report suggests otherwise. It claims Rockstar intends to stick with the current industry standard of $70 for the base edition, choosing not to follow recent price hike trends from Xbox and Nintendo.
The rumor does, however, mention a caveat: a potential $90 deluxe edition and a $110 premium edition. Both would likely offer early access to the next iteration of Grand Theft Auto Online, mirroring the successful launch strategy used for Red Dead Redemption 2.
Ultimately, it is crucial to remember that Rockstar has not confirmed any of this, and these details—from the release date to the pricing—remain unverified. For now, this information simply joins a growing list of rumors and speculation, including ongoing talks about Rockstar collaborating with Sony to optimize GTA 6 for the PS5 Pro.
