Following Rockstar Games’ recent announcement, concerns are mounting among Grand Theft Auto fans that the highly anticipated GTA 6 could face a delay. While the studio has confirmed a late 2025 launch, speculation is growing that the game may not arrive until 2026.
A report from an online retailer claims GTA 6 will be released on September 17, 2025, though Rockstar has yet to verify this date. Meanwhile, fans awaiting a second trailer have been met with silence, with Rockstar choosing instead to announce the acquisition of Video Games Deluxe on March 3, rebranding it as Rockstar Australia. The acquisition has sparked debate, with some questioning whether the expansion is aimed at bolstering GTA 6’s development or if it signals an impending delay.
Speculation Over a GTA Remaster
Some fans on Reddit theorize that Video Games Deluxe has been brought in to develop a Grand Theft Auto remaster to tide players over until GTA 6 is ready. The most popular speculation revolves around a potential remaster of GTA 4, one of the franchise’s most critically acclaimed entries. If this proves true, many believe it could be a sign that GTA 6 is further from release than expected. Rockstar has a history of last-minute postponements, with both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 being delayed before launch.
Others argue that Rockstar is unlikely to divert resources toward a remaster at this stage of GTA 6’s development. They also point to the negative reception of the last major remaster, GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, suggesting the studio would be cautious about another such project. Some even speculate that the acquisition could be linked to a potential L.A. Noire 2 rather than affecting GTA 6.
For now, fears of a delay remain speculative, with no official indication from Rockstar that GTA 6’s timeline has changed. However, with the studio remaining tight-lipped, fans will be watching closely for any updates.