Rockstar Games has officially pushed Grand Theft Auto VI’s release to May 26, 2026, moving away from the previously announced Fall 2025 window. This news comes directly from Rockstar’s Newswire, making it the most concrete update for fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the popular game series.
The delay isn’t surprising to those following development closely. According to reporting by Jason Schreier, many at Rockstar never believed the Fall 2025 release date was realistic “for a very long time.” This internal skepticism suggests the company may be taking extra time to avoid the crunch culture that has plagued previous game releases.
What remains unchanged are the game’s core elements: GTA 6 will first launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version coming later. The game returns to Vice City within the fictional state of Leonida (a Florida stand-in) and features dual protagonists Lucia and Jason.
Meanwhile, fans are buzzing about the potential return of Trevor Philips, one of GTA V’s most memorable characters. Steven Ogg, the actor who brought Trevor to life, recently suggested a controversial fate for his character.
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“It would be fun if Trevor appeared in it just to be killed at the beginning,” Ogg told Screen Rant. He added this would “acknowledge the fans” while allowing “a new generation to take over.”
This comment has split the GTA community. On Reddit, some players support the idea, with one fan noting it would be “brutal but kinda badass if it was the Lost MC that kills him in a similar fashion to Johnny.” This references how Trevor killed Johnny Klebitz in GTA V’s opening hours.
Others strongly disagree. “Nah. I’d say just leave the character alone. We don’t need another pointless main character death,” wrote one Reddit user. Another suggested GTA 6 shouldn’t reference previous games at all, preferring “it to be its own distinct thing.”
Beyond confirmed details and cast comments, rumors about new gameplay features continue to circulate. One particularly interesting speculation suggests GTA 6 might include a real-time aging system for Lucia and Jason.
According to social media posts and reporting from Heartafact, the main characters could undergo subtle changes in appearance over time. This might include hair growth, evolving fashion choices, and general aging as players progress through the game.
While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed this feature, fans have drawn comparisons to Red Dead Redemption 2’s detailed systems. RDR2 already implemented dynamic hair and beard growth, customizable grooming, and visible weight changes based on player behavior.
The aging rumor has sparked enthusiasm online. One Reddit user joked, “By the time GTA VII comes out, we’ll be running around as a geriatric couple.” Others see potential complications, with a player noting, “If we would age during free roam, it would limit our way of playing.”
As the May 2026 release date approaches, Rockstar will likely reveal more confirmed features. For now, fans have concrete information about the release window, platforms, setting, and protagonists, while discussions about Trevor’s potential appearance and aging mechanics remain in the realm of speculation.
With nearly eight months of additional development time added to the schedule, expectations for GTA 6’s quality and scope continue to grow among the game’s dedicated fanbase.