GTA fans on Reddit are reflecting on the cancelled May 26, 2026 release date as the original launch window approaches — sharing stories of booked time off work, 'mysterious illnesses,' and emotional reactions to a year-old announcement.
Part 1
You would think that gamers would be a tougher bunch. After all, in their spare time they have commanded armies and conquered worlds. But even the mere mention of another delay for Grand Theft Auto 6 can bring the most hardened among them to their knees. Many fans booked time off work or quietly arranged a 'mysterious illness' to hit come November 2026 — such is the contagious nature of the GTA 6 infection.
Part 2
This month marks a major milestone for GTA fans, for terrible reasons. After an initial delay from its original 2025 window, Grand Theft Auto 6 was set to launch on May 26, 2026. That date felt tantalizingly close — and it was meant to be the day millions of players finally stepped into Leonidas for the first time. Marking the calendar for what might have been feels weirdly morose, and many fans on Reddit are now lamenting what might have been.
Part 3
Looking back after almost a year and realizing they were initially supposed to be playing Grand Theft Auto 6 this month feels frustrating. Fans on Reddit have been sharing their thoughts as the platform's timehop feature surfaces the original May 2025 announcement. One Redditor confessed: 'I held my breath and refused to breathe until I read the date.' Another joked: 'As long as Jason's jiggle physics are absolutely perfect... I'll wait as long as it takes.'