Grand Theft Auto VI
The Internet’s Response to GTA 6’s May 2026 Delay: “At the very least, send us a screenshot.”
“Hey, it’s Rockstar. What were you expecting?”
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GTA 6 Delay Announcement and Fan Reactions
Perhaps it was inevitable that Rockstar would postpone GTA 6 until May 2026. An unceremoniously released statement without launch platforms or a new teaser serves as confirmation. The announcement came without even a fresh screenshot.
Of course, Rockstar game fans have been here before. Perhaps this delay to GTA 6 is not surprising, given the renowned developer has a history of postponing its games. Nevertheless, those fans have responded with a mixture of relief, disappointment, and the understanding that another year of unrestrained, frequently absurd speculative activity about everything GTA 6 is now expected to occur on the internet.
Explosive Reactions from the GTA 6 Community
Following the revelation, the GTA 6 subreddit, which has given rise to numerous outlandish conspiracy theories about the game, its trailers, and its potential release date, has blossomed.
MyNameIsToFuOG wrote, “Ffs, Fuck Rockstar, at least give us screenshots,” expressing a widespread dissatisfaction that Rockstar was unable to mitigate the impact of GTA 6’s delay without providing any new gameplay previews.
“This is ridiculous, even for R,”* Abvk0 continued. “At least give us a screenshot. After a year and a half of silence, you just announced a delay without even providing us with the game’s breadcrumbs?”
The more contemplative bl00nded remarked, “At least we have a date now, and I don’t mind a delay if it means the game is going to be good.”