Rockstar Games is showing strong confidence in the May 26, 2026 release date for Grand Theft Auto 6, according to new job listings and recent statements from Take-Two Interactive’s CEO.
The developer has posted openings for “language marketing localisation positions” at Rockstar London, covering 12 countries including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Russia, China, and Spain. These 12-month fixed-term roles involve creating marketing style guides, glossaries, and ensuring accurate use of language for marketing materials.
The focus on localization suggests Rockstar is preparing for a large-scale worldwide marketing campaign. Further positions may be added as candidates are pipelined for future openings.
Take-Two’s CEO previously indicated the game’s delay from fall 2025 to May 2026 is less than six months and aimed at polish, emphasizing that announced deadlines will be met. The current hiring efforts reinforce the company’s confidence in this timeline.
Industry analysts predict GTA 6 will become the biggest launch ever, with over $1 billion in pre-orders. Marketing activity is expected to ramp up in late 2024 or early 2025, potentially including detailed gameplay reveals focusing on the open world and key characters like Jason and Lucia.
Additional reports indicate GTA 6 may feature custom music stations, enhancing the in-game audio experience.
The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X platforms, combining action and action-adventure genres.