It seems that Rockstar may have once had very different plans for Grand Theft Auto 6's story, if a recent report is to be believed. Assuming Grand Theft Auto 6 meets its May 26, 2026 release date, franchise fans will have waited nearly 13 years to get their hands on the highly-anticipated open world game.
Originally, Grand Theft Auto 6 was supposed to launch in fall 2025. Unfortunately, Rockstar Games delayed GTA 6's release date to May 26, 2026, meaning fans will have to wait even longer than expected to play it. Still, the delay should ensure that when Grand Theft Auto 6 finally launches, it will do so in the most ideal state possible.
A leaker with a reliable track record gives an update about Grand Theft Auto 6 that could be a worrying sign for the highly anticipated crime game.
The GTA 6 delay will help Rockstar iron out any lingering issues that the game may be suffering from, but much of it is set in stone at this point. That wasn't always the case. A report by Fravilys on Medium (as spotted by ComicBook) makes the claim that Dan Houser once had different plans...
