My girlfriend gave me $100 to buy GTA6... (but it got delayed until November, ugh)

May 26, 2026

GTA6 was originally scheduled to launch today, the 26th (local time). As the original release date arrived, social media abroad has been buzzing with confusion surrounding the game. In particular, Rockstar's official X account still has the trailer released a year ago pinned to the top of its profile, which seems to have fueled confusion among casual fans.

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Rockstar initially planned to release GTA6 in the fall of 2025, but later postponed it to May 26, 2026. They even released a second trailer featuring that date. However, in November 2025, the release date was pushed back to November 19, 2026, citing the need to improve the game's quality.

Recent announcements suggest that further release delays are unlikely. Even so, because players were supposed to be enjoying the game starting today, frustration is mounting across social media and online communities. On X and Reddit, users have been posting self-deprecating comments like, 'I should be playing GTA 6 by tomorrow.' Some have even gone as far as creating fake release images or stitching together fan-made launch trailers.

A post on the GTA6 subreddit has also gone viral. The author shared that his girlfriend gave him $100 as a surprise gift on the 25th. He explained, 'She enjoys Instagram and YouTube but isn't very tech-savvy, so she prepared the gift thinking tomorrow was the release date for GTA6.' While some users expressed envy at the thoughtful gift, others voiced frustration over Rockstar's management of its pinned social media posts.

The pinned post at the top of Rockstar's official social media account is for the second trailer, which was released on May 6, 2025. That trailer still lists the game's release date as May 26, 2026. With no new trailer released despite various rumors, many feel that casual users might not even be aware the game has been delayed. On the other hand, some argue that this only highlights the massive cultural impact of GTA6, as even people who don't follow gaming news are aware of its release cycle.

With a third trailer expected to drop around June or July as the release date approaches, all eyes are on whether Rockstar will keep the old trailer pinned until then, or if they will adjust their social media strategy.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]