Video game publishers are clearing the final months of 2026 almost entirely, reshuffling their biggest releases to avoid landing anywhere near 'Grand Theft Auto VI'.

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year, will now launch on 26 May 2026. The game was previously expected to arrive in 2025, following the release of its first official trailer in 2023.

The gaming industry is gearing up for an eventful 2025, with a slate of highly anticipated titles set to launch across various platforms. Here’s a look at some of the standout releases:

In a recent press release accompanying its annual earnings report, Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind the immensely popular Grand Theft Auto franchise, has hinted at a potential release window for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.

The most anticipated video game of all time just got more anticipated.