A new post making the rounds says Grand Theft Auto 6 might get pushed again — this time to October 2026. It’s a rumour, not a statement from Rockstar. The official date is still 26 May 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Below, we separate rumour from fact and what that means if you’re in the UAE.
The new claim in one line
Game Rant reports that a credible journalist doubts the May 2026 date and suggests a slip to October 2026. No publisher has confirmed this.
- Context: chatter follows earlier delay from a 2025 window to May 2026.
- Why it matters: A further delay would push GTA 6 past summer and into the busy autumn slot.
If you’ve seen the headline fly by on X or Reddit, that’s the gist. Treat it as noise until Rockstar says otherwise.
Why do people think it could slip again
Industry reporters have floated concerns that May is still aggressive for a game of GTA’s size. Pure Xbox, citing Tom Henderson, mentions October 2026 as a possible new target. This isn’t confirmation — it’s informed scepticism.
- Past movement: 2025 window → 26 May 2026 (official)
- Scale: it’s GTA — release plans affect half the industry’s calendar
- Dev reality: big open worlds often get one more shuffle before gold
Even other devs have joked they “celebrated” when GTA 6 moved out of their window — a sign of how much oxygen this game takes.
What’s official right now
Rockstar has publicly set 26 May 2026 as the release date. That’s on the Rockstar site and Newswire, and reiterated across major outlets tracking the game. Platforms are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. PC isn’t confirmed for day one.
- Date: 26 May 2026
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- PC: not announced
Unless Rockstar updates the Newswire or its site, nothing has changed. Simple as that.
Is GTA 6 delayed again to October 2026?
Not officially. The October 2026 talk is a rumour. Rockstar still lists 26 May 2026.
When will pre-orders open in the UAE?
Rockstar hasn’t announced pre-orders. Watch the Newswire and the regional PS/Xbox stores. We’ll update once those pages go live.
