Rockstar Games Present Coming May 26 2026
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Grand Theft Auto VI is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. It is due to be the eighth main Grand Theft Auto game, following Grand Theft Auto V (2013), and the sixteenth entry overall. Set within an open world—the fictional U.S. state of Leonida, based on Florida, and its Miami-inspired Vice City—the story follows the criminal duo of Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
Following years of speculation and anticipation, Rockstar confirmed in February 2022 that the game was in development. That September, footage from unfinished versions was leaked on the internet in what journalists described as one of the biggest leaks in the history of the video game industry. The game was formally revealed in December 2023 and is scheduled to be released on 26 May 2026 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Schreier reported in February 2024 that Rockstar requested employees cease remote work and return to offices full time from April “for productivity and security” as development entered its “final stages”. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain criticised Rockstar for contradicting their promise to maintain flexible working conditions; some employees were concerned it could negatively impact staff health and morale and prompt resignations and crunch conditions. In March, Kotaku‘s Zack Zwiezen reported the decision was partly to avoid a delay,though other journalists said the game remained “on schedule” and Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive confirmed the game was scheduled for late 2025. In May 2025, Rockstar announced the game was delayed to 26 May 2026. According to Schreier, employees had expected the delay for months due to the amount of remaining work required.
Anticipation surrounding the game spawned an internet meme indicating bemusement that other surprising events occurred “before GTA 6“.It won Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards and Most Anticipated Game at the Game Awards in 2024. Several publishers awaited a release date announcement before scheduling their own games, with others prepared to reschedule to avoid potential competition with Grand Theft Auto VI.Some hope it is sold for US$80 to $100—more than the standard $70—as it would prompt industry-wide changes, but analysts consider it unlikely.The research firm Circana predicted the launches of Grand Theft Auto VI and the Nintendo Switch 2 could “rebound” the video game market with record consumer spending; DFC Intelligence projected sales of 40 million and earnings of $3.2 billion in the first year—doubling Grand Theft Auto V, which had the highest-grossing game launch—including $1 billion in preorders.Rumours suggested the game’s budget surpassed $1–2 billion, though the figure remained unverified.
Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle https://www.rockstargames.com/VI of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.
PROMOTION
In November 2023, Sam Houser, the president of Rockstar Games, announced the first trailer would release in early December to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. Within five hours, the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) surpassed two previous posts about the game to become the platform’s most-liked gaming-related post, later surpassed by Rockstar’s post announcing the trailer’s 5 December release date, with 1.8 million likes in 24 hours. Other developers imitated the announcement’s formatting to promote their trailers. On 4 December, a low-quality version of the trailer was leaked on X; in response, Rockstar published the official version on YouTube, revealing the title, protagonists, setting, and 2025 release window for the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X and Series S.
The trailer broke the record for most first-day views on a non-music YouTube video within 12 hours, with 46 million, and, within 24 hours, became the third-most-viewed overall, with 93 million, and most-liked game trailer, with 8.9 million. It surpassed the lifetime viewership of Grand Theft Auto V‘s 2011 reveal trailer within two days, with 101 million views, and became the second-most-viewed game trailer by January, with 168 million. Its featured song, Tom Petty’s “Love Is a Long Road”, saw a near-37,000% increase in Spotify streams, had almost 250,000 searches on Shazam, and ranked second on the worldwide iTunes chart.The trailer spawned fan-created recreations in other video games, as a brickfilm, and in live-action by the Hyundai World Rally Team.
A second trailer was released on 6 May 2025, revealing the protagonists’ full names.It features the Pointer Sisters’s song “Hot Together” Which saw a 182,000% increase in Spotify streams—as well as Wang Chung’s “Everybody Have Fun Tonight”, Zenglen’s “Child Support”, and Tammy Wynette’s “Talkin’ to Myself Again”. Rockstar reiterated the trailer was composed of cutscenes and gameplay recorded on the PlayStation 5, following some viewers’ doubts due to the high graphical fidelity. Alongside the trailer came an update to the game’s website with 70 screenshots and several character and location descriptions. The trailer received over 475 million views within 24 hours across all platforms, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine‘s record as the biggest video launch.
CHARACTERS
Boobie Ike
It’s all about heart — the Jack of Hearts.
Boobie is a local Vice City legend — and acts like it. One of the few to transform his time in the streets into a legitimate empire spanning real estate, a strip club, and a recording studio — Boobie’s all smiles until it’s time to talk business.
“The club money pay for the studio, and the drug money pay for it all.“
Raul Bautista
Experience counts.
Confidence, charm, and cunning — Raul’s a seasoned bank robber always on the hunt for talent ready to take the risks that bring the biggest rewards.
Release Date & Pricing in India
After an initial delay from fall 2025, Rockstar has confirmed the new release date of May 26, 2026. In India, the standard edition is expected to be priced around ₹5,999, with special editions potentially reaching ₹7,299 or higher. Internationally, the game may retail for over $100, reflecting its extensive development and production costs.