Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is one of the most anticipated games this year, is set to be released this year on May 26, 2026, said Rockstar Games. This has come as a huge relief for fans who have been eagerly waiting for the GTA 6 release. Rockstar Games posted a message on its website confirming the release date and also thanked the fans for their patience and support.ALSO READ: Paris' brutal heatwave turns non-AC trains into ovens, hundreds gasp for breath and forced to step outHeres' what Rockstar Games wrote about GTA 6:Hi everyone,Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026.We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game.With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.Sincerely,Rockstar GamesEarlier, there were reports that GTA 6 release would be delayed as Rockstar Games went a whole year without the release of a new trailer. This week began with GTA fans convinced a new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer was imminent after a supposed Best Buy email hinted that preorders for the game would start on May 18. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick had hinted that GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games’ marketing campaign for the title is unlikely to begin before the official start of summer.Speaking to Variety, Zelnick had said Rockstar plans to begin marketing GTA 6 during the summer period, which officially starts in late June. “So the next few weeks I don’t think it’ll be summertime yet, but when it’s summertime, Rockstar expects to start marketing ‘GTA 6,’” he said.