One of the most hyped games of all time, GTA 6, is supposed to come out in 2026.
However, fans are now getting worried after Rockstar’s announcement of a new game that might potentially be released in 2026, which could affect the release of GTA 6.

Fans just can’t help but feel worried about a second delay — to the point that it almost seems as if they’re trying to will one into existence.

Although it’s just a rumor based on speculation, there is very little information to confirm it. However, the recent announcement of a new game from Rockstar is fueling the discussion.

After all, it’s very unlikely that they would release two massive titles at the same time. During their recently published 2025 Q3 investor call, Remedy Entertainment confirmed that Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake is still on the way, with a likely release date in 2026.

Based on the information and production timeline from Remedy Entertainment, it’s expected that we’ll get our hands on it in late 2026 — most likely around October.

It might seem a bit confusing how the Max Payne remake could affect the release of GTA 6. If we look at the details, both Remedy Entertainment and Rockstar Games have confirmed that Rockstar is involved with Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake.

If we assume that GTA 6 is set to release in May 2026, this could potentially mean that the Max Payne remake would follow shortly after — possibly less than five months after GTA 6 hits the market.

The information is raising two questions fast: Is Rockstar Games trying to release two huge titles in 2026, or could the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake project delay the release of GTA 6 until 2027? Across the internet, fans are debating various possibilities.

Rockstar almost never delays an official full release date, but anything can happen. Although we can hope to get it in 2026, the possibility of GTA 6 being delayed cannot be ignored.

In the end, we’ll have to wait until Rockstar officially releases the third trailer and confirms it.