The wait around GTA 6 has reached unprecedented levels since its announcement, with years of rumors and analyzes around its (recently published) trailers which feed the anticipation of the Gamer community. Although the release date is scheduled for May 26, 2026, concerns persist as for possible delays. The development of a video game of this scope is remarkably complex, and it would not be the first time that a duct has been expanded beyond forecasts to guarantee a careful launch.
More projects on the horizon for the company
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, expressed his confidence in the fact that GTA 6 will meet expectations, despite his approach to not inflate them excessively. During an interview on CNBC, Zelnick said: “My level of conviction is very, very high, but we all have to work. We must offer something excellent to consumers, and then they will tell us how good it is. This position aligns with the Rockstar course, which has proven that delays can lead to more refined end products.
In addition to GTA 6, Zelnick said that Rockstar has several current projects. Among them is the remake of Max Payne 1 and 2, developed in collaboration with Remedy. Rumors also circulate on a port of GTA 4 for new generation consoles, as well as updates for GTA Online and Red Dead Redemption 2. Information has been disclosed concerning a possible dedicated version of Red Dead Redemption 2 for Switch 2 and new updates for PS5 and Xbox Series X | s.
Rumors suggest that, while the development of GTA 6 progresses, Rockstar could be at the first stages of the conceptualization of Red Dead 3. The iconicity of the franchise and the philosophy of Rockstar, which looks like an onion with multiple layers, suggest that GTA 6 will be a resounding success in salespotentially placed among the best three in history in its first months of launch.