GTA VI’s development is starting to lag behind. Gaming website Kotaku writes this based on anonymous sources. It’s not clear what exactly is causing the delay. Rockstar is now said to be considering a scenario in which GTA VI will be released on the market in 2026.

Kotaku writes Rockstar is currently aiming to release GTA VI in the spring of 2025. However, the site’s editors also spoke to some anonymous sources who believe that a release in the fall of the same year is more likely. According to them, this is because the development of the game is starting to get delayed. It is not clear what exactly is the reason for the delay, but according to sources, security and quality aspects may have something to do with it.

Rockstar’s board of directors is now said to be considering a scenario in which GTA VI would not be released until 2026. The delay reportedly caused Rockstar Games to terminate its employees in February of this year He instructed To return to the office to work full time. Outside Reports from a distance Some of the company’s employees now fear this crush culture You will arise where you will have to work hard to meet all deadlines.

Rockstar Games published the first trailer for GTA VI in December 2023. The game is set in Vice City in the fictional state of Leonida and features a main female character named Lucia. Grand Theft Auto VI once again appears to have an open game world in which missions must be completed, all types of vehicles can be driven and locations visited. There will also be action and violence (from the police). GTA VI will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles in 2025, according to the company.