It was, perhaps, inevitable: Rockstar has delayed GTA 6 to May 2026. The announcement came via a straightforward statement that lacked details about launch platforms or any new trailer. Not even a new screenshot was provided alongside the news.

Rockstar fans are no strangers to delays, so this news about GTA 6 may not come as a complete shock. However, the reaction from the community has been a mix of disappointment, relief, and a realization that the internet will now be filled with another year of wild speculation about GTA 6.

The GTA 6 subreddit, a hub for countless theories about the game, its trailers, and release date, has been buzzing since the delay was announced.

"Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots," MyNameIsToFuOG commented, echoing the general frustration over the lack of new content to soften the blow of the delay.

"**At least give us a screenshot, this is ridiculous even for R*," added Abvk0. "1.5 years of silence just to drop delay news without even showing us bread crumbs of the game?"

"At least we have a date now, I don't mind a delay if it means the game is gonna be good," said the more philosophical bl00nded.

"It's Rockstar bro. What did you expect? Also, I really doubt it will release on May 26, they will delay it more," expressed a somewhat skeptical Puzzleheaded-Hunt731.

There's also speculation that Rockstar might release GTA 6 on PC simultaneously with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, given the new 2026 timeline. "I hope that means that a PC version is also coming in 2026 and not 2027," said Kiwibom.

"2026 console release, late 2027 PC release, 2028 new-gen console release," predicted Velkoadmiral.

IGN's commenters also had a lot to say about the GTA 6 delay. User BSideleau criticized the current console generation:

"Surprising no one. It will be a final game of this tepid generation. What a let down. I have never felt more grifted than by Microsoft and Sony this generation. Both consoles are more 0.5 updates from the previous generation than true next gen consoles, yet they expected us to pay MORE for them. Quit letting them get away with it. Demand better."

There's also much discussion about the potential price of GTA 6. With Nintendo and Microsoft setting some of their games at $80, fans are preparing for GTA 6 to follow suit, with some even predicting a price as high as $100 if a new GTA Online is included.

In their statement, Rockstar mentioned, "we look forward to sharing more information with you soon." This has sparked hope among fans that Trailer 2 might be on the horizon.

GTA 6 is not just expected to be the biggest entertainment launch of all time; it's also anticipated to be one of the greatest games ever made. With such high expectations, the developers at Rockstar and their parent company Take-Two are under immense pressure to ensure the game launches with the highest quality. Given this context, the delay to May 2026 seems almost inevitable.