Fans Brace for Disappointment Amid Growing Silence
Grand Theft Auto 6 has already faced one delay—an expected move, given Rockstar’s history. However, the lack of updates since the game’s first trailer has fueled deeper concerns across the community. While a 2025 release was initially promised, many now fear the title might be pushed even further.
On Reddit’s GTA 6 forum, users are voicing their unease. One fan, Nonesuch1221, compiled a visual graph showing Rockstar’s unusual communication gap. Unlike previous delays for GTA 5 or Red Dead Redemption 2, which included screenshots or teasers, GTA 6’s update blackout is stark.
The time between trailer and delay announcement for GTA 6 is the longest Rockstar has gone quiet between similar milestones. This deviation from pattern is setting off alarm bells for fans already skeptical of the 2025 target.
Why the Lack of Updates Matters
In past releases, Rockstar kept fans engaged with occasional promotional content—even during delays. Not so with GTA 6. This silence has birthed new theories, speculations, and memes—many pointing to a worst-case scenario where the game slips into 2026 or even later.
Here’s how some fans are reacting:
- Ant0n61 believes GTA 6 is “crazy behind schedule” and expects a second delay unless we get updates by summer.
- DetColePhelps11k predicts a new release window: Fall 2026.
- Wonderful_Catch_8194 offers the most pessimistic view, guessing late 2027 to mid-2028.
- Independent-Bat1315 sarcastically calls the whole release saga “a massive psyop.”
While exaggerations like these are common in fan spaces, the overall tone points to diminishing confidence in Rockstar’s timeline.
Comparing Rockstar’s Previous Delay Timelines
To put things into perspective, let’s compare the timelines of Rockstar’s recent major titles:
| Game Title | First Trailer | Delay Announcement | Time Between | Media Shared During Delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA 5 | Nov 2011 | Oct 2012 | ~11 months | Multiple screenshots |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | Oct 2016 | May 2017 | ~7 months | New visuals, blog updates |
| GTA 6 | Dec 2023 | Apr 2024 | ~5 months | No updates or media |
As shown, Rockstar has historically maintained some level of engagement during delays. With GTA 6, the complete absence of new content is what has fans particularly uneasy.
Was the Trailer a Reaction to Leaks?
Another popular theory is that the first GTA 6 trailer was pushed early to combat leaks. If true, this could explain the rushed feel and vague 2025 launch date. Still, fans argue that if Rockstar wasn’t ready, they could have remained silent—why commit to a date that may not hold?
Regardless, the mystery surrounding both the trailer’s timing and the silence since has only deepened the sense of uncertainty.
