GTA 6 Release Date Rumors Debunked: September 17, 2025, Is a Fake
A retailer mistakenly listed Grand Theft Auto 6's release date as September 17, 2025. Here's why that date was wrong and what to expect from Rockstar's highly anticipated game.
If you’ve been counting the days until Grand Theft Auto 6 finally drops, you might have seen a supposed “leak” claiming the game was set to launch on September 17, 2025. Well, turns out that date was completely made up—and the retailer behind it just owned up to the mistake.
The Long Wait for GTA 6
It’s been a staggering 12 years since Grand Theft Auto 5 first hit shelves, so it’s no surprise that fans are desperate for any info on GTA 6. Unfortunately, Rockstar has been very tight-lipped about details, only dropping one major update so far:
- The first trailer confirmed a female protagonist, Lucia, and set the game in Vice City—Rockstar’s version of Florida.
- Since that trailer dropped, fans have been eagerly waiting for Trailer 2, but Rockstar has kept us all in the dark.
The Fake September 17 Leak Explained
Recently, a retailer called X Uruguay got people hyped by listing GTA 6 with a September 17, 2025 release date. Even crazier, a customer support chat surfaced, claiming that this info came directly from PlayStation.
But before the internet could go into full meltdown mode, X Uruguay stepped in and admitted their mistake:
- They didn’t get the date from PlayStation (or anyone else).
- They just looked up when GTA 5 launched (September 17, 2013) and assumed Rockstar would do the same thing again.
- They apologized for the confusion and took down the incorrect listing.
So yeah, no inside scoop here—just a wild guess gone wrong.
Would September 17 Even Make Sense?
Honestly? Probably not.
- Most big game releases drop on Tuesdays or Fridays, sometimes Thursdays.
- September 17, 2025, falls on a Wednesday, which is pretty rare for launch dates.
That said, since GTA 6 is confirmed for Fall 2025, a September release isn’t out of the question. Just don’t expect Rockstar to confirm anything until they’re good and ready.
Delays? Yeah, That Could Happen
Even if Rockstar does announce a release date soon, don’t get too attached to it.
- Rockstar has a history of delays—they’d rather take extra time than rush a game out.
- Some fans are already predicting that GTA 6 could slip into early 2026.
- If the game is still on track for 2025, we should be seeing Trailer 2 pretty soon.
So, What’s Next?
For now, the best thing to do is sit tight and wait for Rockstar to drop official news. Until then, keep an eye out for leaks—but maybe take them with a grain of salt.
Because as we just learned, not every “leak” is worth believing.
