Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have had a tough day, as their biggest fear for the highly anticipated game came true: another major delay has been announced by Rockstar. GTA 6 was given a modified release date for November 19, 2026, and what was once the most-hyped game of the decade is quickly starting to lose its luster for many players.

In response to GTA 6′s delay to November 2026, players across Reddit and X have understandably voiced their grievances and frustrations, but many players such as AdorableBunch3601 have simply lost their excitement over the game, stating this delay “lowkey killed my hype for it.” Fans are starting to lose faith in both Rockstar and parent company Take-Two when it comes to a realistic timeline for GTA 6’s release, and they’re quite simply growing tired of feeling lied to over and over again.

GTA 6 Fans Are Tired Of Being Strung Along

Hype Around GTA 6 Might Have An Expiration Date

Excitement over GTA 6 has grown to unprecedented levels since the previous delay announcement to May 2026, largely because players were certain that Rockstar and Take-Two wouldn’t provide a specific date if they weren’t confident they could deliver. Comments from both entities echoed these same sentiments at the time as well, and while it was disappointing for many fans, there seemed to be a consensus that the delay would be worth the wait.

This time around, however, things are a little different. The most recent release date delay has shaken players’ confidence in Rockstar’s progress on the game, and giving the studio an extra six months of development time doesn’t seem like these delays are all about “polish.” Simply put, fans don’t have any reason to trust that Rockstar can deliver on its updated timeline, and are fully prepared for more delays in the future.

Public sentiment around Rockstar is at an all-time low at this point, with union-busting accusations floating around and protests breaking out in front of their London and Edinburgh offices. The studio is pushing the limits of what its dedicated fanbase are willing to put up with, and while GTA 6 promises to be one of the best games ever created, players don’t have the energy to remain enthusiastic for over a year… again.

Rockstar Should Give GTA 6 Fans A Better Explanation

Players Deserve More Info About GTA 6 Development Other Than It Needs “Polish”

Rockstar and Take-Two’s collective comments about GTA 6 delays are part of the issue driving fatigue around the game. They’ve claimed that these delays are largely related to efforts to “polish” the game, but this is such a vague comment that it’s more rage-inducing than anything. It’s a bit absurd that the first trailer for GTA 6 will have been out for over three years by the time the game is set to launch.

Ultimately, the most recent delay of GTA 6 feels like such a blow to fans that it’s becoming increasingly hard to feel excited about the game, especially when it’s over a year away from launch and players were anticipating pre-orders or a third trailer to release this week rather than another delay announcement.

While players want the game to be polished and pristine, they also don’t want to feel lied to or strung along. Most importantly, they want to know when they’ll realistically be able to play Grand Theft Auto 6, and any date provided by Rockstar or Take-Two is going to be a hard sell.