Recent reports suggested potential delays in the development of GTA VI due to various difficulties. However, Insider Gaming's editor, Mike Straw, has clarified that these claims are inaccurate. According to Straw's sources, the game's development is proceeding as planned, and any rumors of a postponement by Rockstar Games are baseless speculation. It's crucial to understand that the initial report did not definitively state that GTA VI's release would be pushed back to 2026. Instead, it presented a delay as a hypothetical scenario that Rockstar might consider only as a last resort, should significant issues arise.

Contrary to rumors of a delay, Rockstar Games is actively working towards releasing the new installment in 2025, though no specific launch date has been set. Insider information, including premature details about the game's trailer, suggests a potential release in early 2025, possibly around February.

Furthermore, Rockstar Games has decided to mandate in-office work for its employees starting April, aiming to mitigate delays and prevent information leaks. This move has sparked discontent among the staff, who view it as a breach of prior agreements and fear a return to the company's criticized labor practices, often involving extended work hours without extra pay, known as "Crunch."

Source: GameBolt