If you’ve somehow not heard, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has officially been delayed. Instead of arriving this Fall, it’ll now launch on May 26, 2026. The news isn’t exactly shocking, but it’s big enough to rattle investors and send the r/GTA6 subreddit into a temporary lockdown—proving even meme-worthy hype has its limits.

Rockstar addressed the delay with a mix of apology and confidence, telling players, “We’re sorry this is later than expected, but trust us—it’ll still blow your pants off.” No screenshots, no trailers, just a promise that the wait will be worth it. Meanwhile, Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, scrambled to calm investors who might be sweating over their fourth supercar payments. CEO Strauss Zelnick assured them, “We fully support Rockstar taking extra time to perfect GTA 6. This game will be groundbreaking, and we’re committed to delivering value for our shareholders.”

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The irony? While investors panic-sell stock over a minor delay, the real chaos unfolded on Reddit. The r/GTA6 subreddit—home to fans more obsessed with the game than shareholders are with profits—went into lockdown. Moderators funneled everyone into a single megathread to scream into the void.

Inside that thread, reactions ranged from resigned disappointment to cautious relief. User ewankirky grumbled, “No screenshots? Guess we’ll have to wait until late 2025 for any real updates.” Others, like just_holdme, found a silver lining: “At least we finally have a date. GTA 6 was starting to feel like a myth!”

So, how are you handling the news? Would a crumb of new gameplay details make the wait easier, or are you content to let Rockstar cook? Let us know—and maybe spare a thought for those investors learning patience the hard way.