GTA 6 Fans: “We Could Have Been Playing It Now”
A sobering realization is washing over the Grand Theft Auto community this month. Had Rockstar Games not delayed GTA VI, we would likely be in the final, fever-pitch weeks of anticipation ahead of a Fall 2025 release. Instead, the wait continues until 2026, a fact that has left fans momentarily heartbroken but ultimately supportive of the decision.
The sentiment was perfectly captured in a recent Reddit thread titled, “If GTA 6 hadn’t been delayed to 2026, we would have played it in 1/2 months.” The post sparked a wave of communal reflection, with fans acknowledging the bittersweet feeling of what could have been.
Despite the pang of disappointment, the overwhelming consensus in the comments was one of patient understanding. The memory of other high-profile games launched in an unfinished state is fresh, and the community unanimously prefers a delay. As one user succinctly put it, it’s “[better] to wait for a masterpiece than a rushed unfinished game, this game gonna feed us for generations to come.”
If GTA 6 hadn’t been delayed to 2026, we would have played it in 1/2 months🥲
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The delay also reshapes the expected marketing timeline. In an alternate universe without a delay, fans would likely be immersed in a flood of gameplay deep dives, previews, and final trailers. Currently, the world has only seen two cinematic trailers that focused on setting, tone, and protagonists Lucia and Jason, with raw gameplay still under wraps.
This extended timeline does have a silver lining. It allows players to fully enjoy a stacked lineup of other major releases, from Ghost of Yōtei and Silent Hill f to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, without the all-consuming distraction of GTA VI.
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The next major milestone is expected to be that first full gameplay reveal, which fans predict could arrive in a standalone presentation later this year or in early 2026. Until then, the community is content to wait, knowing that Rockstar is using this extra time to ensure the game meets its monumental expectations.