Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI appears to be on schedule, with new details suggesting the May 26, 2026 release date is still firmly in place. The studio’s latest hiring efforts point to the global marketing campaign reaching its final stages.
Rockstar’s Hiring Hints at Global Rollout
According to recent job listings, Rockstar’s London division is actively recruiting specialists in Quality Assurance and Release Management to support the localization of marketing materials into ten different languages. These roles are being offered on 12-month contracts—standard for temporary positions—but their timing lines up closely with the anticipated release window.
While 12-month terms don’t definitively confirm the release date, they support the narrative that Rockstar is fully mobilizing for a worldwide marketing effort. The listings suggest GTA 6 will launch with marketing assets prepared in at least 11 languages, underlining the scale of its global campaign.
Development Timeline Has Stabilized
Earlier in 2025, Rockstar adjusted the game’s target launch window from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. This move prompted speculation about further delays. However, the recent hiring activity has reassured some industry analysts that no additional postponements are currently expected.
Rockstar’s proactive approach to localization and release planning indicates that the project is progressing through its final pre-release phases.
Next Update Expected in August
More clarity on GTA 6’s progress is expected during Take-Two Interactive’s Q1 FY 2026 earnings call, scheduled for early to mid-August 2025. That update is likely to offer insights into the marketing strategy and confirm whether the May 2026 release remains firm.
With the marketing engine in motion and no new delays in sight, all signs currently point to Rockstar staying on track with its most ambitious release yet.
