In a surprising turn for gaming enthusiasts, Rockstar Games has officially delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 to 2026, pushing back what was widely anticipated to be the biggest game of 2025. While the publisher hasn’t confirmed a specific reason for the delay, industry insiders believe the primary cause is that development is still incomplete.
On Tuesday, Rockstar revealed several new details about GTA 6, including insights into its main characters and setting, building more hype around the title. However, two key questions remain unanswered: What will the gameplay look like, and how much will it cost?
The gameplay reveal is expected closer to the launch, and fans can likely expect a version of the classic GTA formula, combining open-world exploration, narrative-driven missions, and chaotic sandbox mechanics. But the price tag for GTA 6 remains a major topic of speculation.
Ever since the game was announced in 2022, there has been ongoing debate about its potential cost, with many industry analysts predicting that it may be the first major title to exceed the $70 mark—a standard for most AAA games today. Some experts now believe GTA 6 could launch at $80 or higher, citing its record-breaking development budget and the game’s unmatched sales potential.
Grand Theft Auto titles are known for generating massive revenue within days of release, and GTA 6 is expected to be no different. The game’s development budget is rumored to be the largest in gaming history, which only fuels expectations of a higher retail price.
Despite the speculation, Rockstar Games has not commented publicly on GTA 6’s pricing, leaving fans and analysts to continue guessing until closer to launch.
As the gaming world waits for more updates, the delay and pricing speculation surrounding GTA 6 only heightens anticipation for what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious video games ever developed.
