GTA VI launches on May 14, 2026 as the date is officially confirmed

Rockstar Games has officially locked in a release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, giving fans a clear countdown toward one of the most anticipated launches in modern gaming.

Even by Rockstar standards, the pressure on this release is enormous. A confirmed date instantly changes how the rest of the 2026 release calendar is viewed, because almost every major publisher will now have to plan around it.