Is GTA 6 Getting Delayed to 2026? Rockstar’s Latest Move Has Fans Worried

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 7, 2025, 23:00 IST

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Rockstar Games has taken over Video Games Deluxe, now called Rockstar Australia, leading fans to speculate on a possible delay of GTA 6. The official release is still planned for late 2025, but some believe it may be pushed to 2026. Meanwhile, there's a theory that Rockstar may release a GTA 4 remaster to occupy fans.

Is GTA 6 Getting Delayed to 2026? Rockstar’s Latest Move Has Fans Worried

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Rockstar Games is cooking something — but is it GTA 6 or something else entirely? Fans are spiraling after Rockstar announced its acquisition of Video Games Deluxe, now rebranded as Rockstar Australia. While GTA 6 is still officially slated for a late 2025 release, the lack of a second trailer — and this unexpected studio takeover — has some people convinced a delay to 2026 is on the horizon.

Why Rockstar's Studio Acquisition Sparked GTA 6 Delay Fears

On March 3, 2025, Rockstar revealed its takeover of Video Games Deluxe, the studio behind the VR version of L.A. Noire and the mobile port of GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. While this sounds like a power move to expand GTA 6’s development team, many fans see it as a red flag.

The biggest fear? That Rockstar could be gearing up to drop a GTA 4 remaster to fill the gap — a classic move to keep fans busy while GTA 6 gets pushed back. Given Rockstar's history of last-minute delays with GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, this theory is gaining traction fast.

Are We Getting a GTA 4 Remaster Instead of GTA 6?

The GTA community is split. On Reddit, some users are convinced Rockstar Australia is secretly working on a GTA 4 remaster. It’s one of the most beloved entries in the series, and a re-release would make sense as a stopgap if GTA 6’s development is falling behind.
However, others argue that Rockstar wouldn’t risk dividing their resources this late in the game. After all, the last major remaster — GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition — got a lukewarm response, making Rockstar more cautious about putting out another remake.

No Official Delay — But Rockstar's Silence Isn’t Helping

As of now, Rockstar hasn’t said a word about a GTA 6 delay. The official release window is still late 2025, but fans are growing anxious due to the radio silence on the second trailer. The longer Rockstar stays quiet, the louder the delay rumors get.
For now, it's all speculation — but in the GTA world, where every move is dissected by an army of passionate fans, silence speaks volumes.
Will GTA 6 stick to its 2025 release, or is a 2026 delay inevitable? All eyes are on Rockstar’s next move.
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