GTA 6's Old Release Date Passes, Sparking Social Media Jokes
The gap between Rockstar's pinned trailer date and the actual November 19, 2026 release date is creating confusion among casual fans and fueling a recurring social media joke cycle.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
The previously announced May 26, 2026 release date for Grand Theft Auto VI arrived on Tuesday, leading to a wave of jokes and misunderstandings on social media. Rockstar Games' pinned second trailer still shows that date, and casual users and gaming news accounts joined the trend of pretending the game launches tomorrow.
The old release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, May 26, 2026, came and went on Tuesday, and social media responded with a mix of jokes and genuine confusion. Rockstar Games' pinned second trailer on X still displays that date, leading some casual users to believe the game was launching imminently. Gaming news accounts and individual posters joined in, posting fake announcements and pretending excitement was waning. On Reddit, one user described a partner who thought GTA 6 was releasing on May 26 and gave them $100 in anticipation. Replies joked about buying a gift before the game consumes the player's time. The actual release date remains November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with marketing set to begin in summer and the price still undisclosed.
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