dailyloe.com – Fans are increasingly anxious that Grand Theft Auto 6 could face another delay before its planned November 2026 release. Rockstar Games previously announced a second delay in November 2025, pushing the title from its original 2025 window. This has fueled ongoing speculation about the game’s development progress.
Betting data reveals the depth of this skepticism among some players. On prediction market Polymarket, 28% of participants are betting on a third delay as of April 1. Nearly $190,000 has been wagered on this specific outcome, highlighting significant concern.
Another Polymarket bet, with over $19 million in volume, puts the potential delay in stark perspective. Participants were asked what might happen before GTA 6 launches. 57% believe a new Rihanna album will drop first, while 49% think Bitcoin will hit $1 million first.
An additional 49% jokingly believe Jesus Christ will return before the game sees release. These humorous bets underscore the lengthy and highly anticipated nature of this development cycle. Rockstar’s last major reveal was the second trailer in May 2025.
Since that trailer, official updates on GTA 6 have been scarce for over four months. The developer has instead focused on releasing consistent updates for GTA Online. This communication strategy has done little to quell fan uncertainty about the flagship title.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has repeatedly expressed confidence in the November 2026 date. However, the betting markets show a clear segment of the community remains unconvinced. The lack of recent promotional material continues to feed these doubts.
Despite the vocal worry, a majority still believes the date will hold. 72% of bettors on the primary Polymarket contract are not predicting another delay. Furthermore, the percentage betting on a delay has actually decreased over the last three months.
The final months leading to the launch will be critical for Rockstar’s communication. Managing fan expectations after two previous delays presents a major challenge. The gaming world will be watching closely for any sign of a schedule change.[]
Source: PlayStation LifeStyle
