"They’re lying, it’s delayed till 2027"—Fans troll as Take-Two confirms GTA 6 is still set for Fall 2025

When Take-Two Interactive confirmed that GTA 6 is scheduled for its much-awaited Fall 2025 release, absolute mayhem broke out in a typical GTA fan manner. Who can blame some fans for not believing the news made by the gaming giant? GTA 6 has been advertised for release for so long that it feels like a myth and more than ten years have passed since the release of GTA 5.

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A tweet alongside the official update regarding the game's release date said,

"They are lying, the project is delayed till at least 2027," which perfectly captured the skepticism.

Even reaffirmations don't seem to ease fans' concerns.

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Memes fly as gamers react to Take-Two’s latest confirmation for GTA 6's 2025 release

Take-Two's effort to reassure players seemed to double up the annoyance for many. After years of disappointments and unfulfilled promises, fans have learned to be skeptical of these updates. Dexerto added in a reply to their post,

“However, they said that a delay is ‘possible,’” before the barrage of hilarious reactions began.

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From outright disbelief to resigned humor, fans expressed their feelings in typical internet fashion—memes.

"cant believ we got berachain b4 gta6," said one user, referencing a niche cryptocurrency event.

Another lamented,

"We are never getting it bruh."

One user even welcomed the delay with a sarcastic response:

“Good. And it should stay that way!” accompanied by a GIF of a skeleton in a wheelchair, captioned, "bro died waiting for GTA 6."

The jokes didn’t stop there.

“wow so GTA 6 is really dropping before I AM MUSIC,” one fan quipped, referencing a long-promised project.

While another chimed in,

“We really got a Luka trade before GTA 6,” highlighting the seemingly endless wait.

One of the funniest takes came when a fan exclaimed,

“Every other game developer releasing in 2025 is crying 😳😳😳😳,” mocking the competition’s fear of launching in the same year.

The online banter even extended to a missed pun opportunity, as one user joked,

“Missed opportunity to make an On Tack pun,” adding a light jab at the confirmation’s wording.

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Why the hype for GTA 6 is on another level

A cultural phenomenon in the making, Grand Theft Auto 6 is more than just a simple game. Fans have been demanding the next installment in the legendary series ever since GTA 5 was released in 2013. GTA has raised the standard for open-world games for more than 20 years thanks to its expansive open-world setting, witty satire, and endless gameplay options.

For very understandable reasons, there has been a lot of excitement surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6. Expectations for the game are quite high because its development team, Rockstar Games, is known for pushing the frontiers of technology.

There have been rumors throughout the years regarding anything from next-generation graphics that would transform the gaming business to a large map that encompasses many cities. Despite what seems like an eternity of waiting, it is understandable why players are excited.

Fans are excited to see what Rockstar has been working on because there has been a ten-year lag between versions. Given that other Grand Theft Auto games have made billions of dollars and produced iconic moments, GTA 6 is probably going to do the same. The world keeps waiting—and meme-ing—until we eventually get our hands on it in the autumn of 2025 (ideally), despite the possibility of delays.