Rockstar Games has confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on May 26, 2026. The date was announced in the game’s second trailer earlier this year and remains in place despite fears of a delay. Those concerns are not unfounded - Rockstar has pushed back major releases before, and GTA VI was initially expected in 2025.
The May launch will mark more than a decade since the last mainline entry. In that time, Rockstar has expanded GTA V’s online component into one of the most profitable live-service games in history, setting a high bar for GTA VI to deliver a comparable mix of scale and longevity.
The confirmation has not stopped fans from speculating about the game’s content. Should GTA VI feature a casino similar to the one in GTA Online, it might likely draw comparisons to alternatives to Stake casino, known for low minimum bets, hundreds of live-dealer games, and no deposit or withdrawal fees. The Diamond Casino was one of GTA Online’s most popular additions, so its return would hardly surprise long-time players.
Pricing is another unresolved question. With Nintendo setting $80 as the going rate for premium titles, analysts have debated whether Take-Two will adopt a similar approach. Reports of GTA VI’s large production budget have fueled predictions that the standard edition could launch at $80 or more, with higher tiers for special editions.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has offered no firm answer. In a recent interview, he said the company’s aim is always to “deliver more value than what we charge” and highlighted its history of variable pricing. The statement leaves room for multiple pricing scenarios while keeping the focus on perceived value rather than the exact figure.
Industry insiders had previously suggested the release date could slip further, though Take-Two’s most recent guidance suggests no internal delays. The company has a track record of optimistic timelines, but for now, the official target remains unchanged.
According to Take-Two’s earnings report, total net bookings grew 17% to $1.42 billion from $1.22 billion in the same quarter last year, with Grand Theft Auto V still the second-largest contributor, just after NBA 2K25, despite no new entry in the series. The figures show how much the franchise continues to drive revenue more than a decade after its last mainline release.
Fans now have a date to mark on their calendars, but questions over price, features, and whether Rockstar can stick to its timetable will keep the conversation going until launch day arrives.
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