GTA 6 release may be delayed until 2026 as development has reportedly 'fallen behind'

GTA 6 development has reportedly fallen so far behind that the highly anticipated game could miss its 2025 release window.

Anonymous sources have said My city That development on GTA 6 has been “left behind,” which is why management has reportedly asked developers to return to the office full-time, as leaders are concerned the game could be delayed until 2026.

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Right now, Rockstar is apparently still “targeting” a spring (Q2) 2025 release, although the same sources suggest that a fall (Q3) release seems more realistic.

Delaying the game until 2026 is also an “alternative plan” or “emergency” option.

Rockstar has yet to respond to Kotaku's request for comment.

Earlier this month, developers at Rockstar Games criticized the company for telling employees they had to return to the office full-time next month, calling leadership's decision “reckless.”

Rockstar employees were told to return to the office five days a week. Studio management cited safety and productivity as reasons for this upcoming change, which will take effect in April.

Since this announcement, the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has criticized Rockstar for its plans to drop remote work provisions for the “majority” of its staff, noting that the studio said any exceptions to the new rules will be “rare.”