Rumour: GTA 6 Could Slip as Far Back as 2026 Due to Development Issues

Rockstar Games could be forced to delay GTA 6 as far back as 2026 if production problems continue due to a mandate forcing remote workers to return to the developer’s physical offices. A new Kotaku report says employees are struggling with the “unwanted return-to-office mandate”, which could invite crunch. Having been hired as remote staff members, the swift change “caught many by surprise and has led to frustration from staff who feel like they are being pushed out”.

Right now, the developer is still aiming to release GTA 6 in the Spring 2025 window, but Kotaku sources claim work on the game is now “falling behind”, which could cause a delay to the end of next year. Pushing the title back to 2026 is also on the table and is seen as an “emergency” option. Rockstar Games reportedly cites “security and quality” as the main reasons for mandating a return to in-person work from next month.

GTA 6 was confirmed for PS5 late last year with a record-breaking trailer that revealed a return to Vice City as a setting and main characters Lucia and Jason. Rockstar Games hasn’t shared any new details or footage since then, with a second trailer presumed to still be many months away.