GTA 6 Delayed Again, Fans Express Frustration
Several fans also noted how they've grown up since GTA V, overcoming the obstacles life has thrown their way - yet still, no GTA VI in sight.
Rockstar Games, the developer of the Grand Theft Auto series, announced that the release of its sixth instalment has been postponed for the second time – and fans are not happy.
The GTA developer went on X, a couple of days back to reveal the news. While they apologised for the extended delay, Rockstar Games thanked fans for their patience. The tweet read, "Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026. We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."
"We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City," it added.
Netizens Outrage
However, fans are clearly tired of waiting for the game's release. Many users went online to express their frustration with the postponement, using memes to cope with the unwelcomed development.
One user despaired, “We are never getting GTA 6."
Another sarcastically added, “Thank you for teaching us about the importance of patience and self-discipline @RockstarGames. Young people are too focused on instant self-gratification these days. I humbly request that you extend the GTA VI deadline back to 2028 to help us combat this.”
A third user mentioned, "They might as well go for 2030, then kids born at the GTA 5 launch will be old enough to play M-rated games like GTA 6."
Several fans also noted how they've grown up since GTA V, overcoming the obstacles life has thrown their way - yet still, no GTA VI in sight.
"I was a sophomore when GTA 5 came out, I became a Marine, served 5 years, went to Tulsa Welding School, was a shop welder and a boilermaker for around 3 years," My daughter was born in 2020, she is 5 now. I am almost done with my associates degree. Got married in October, and now looking into building a house. All this before GTA 6."
Some fans have even went as far as to say that they wouldn't play the game, extremely disappointed at the lack of progress on the game. The sixth edition of Grand Theft Auto was formally revealed in December 2023 and was set for a 2025 autumn.
If this were to happen for a third time, who knows how many fans will stick around until the final release?
Despite the outrage, GTA VI is one of the most highly anticipated games of this generation. Maybe by the time it's released, the next generation will be enjoying what Rockstar Games has to offer instead.
The article has been written by Tejasree Kallakrinda, an intern at Deccan Chronicle
