GTA 6 Hits Xbox Wishlist — The Countdown to May 26, 2026, Is On
Fans of Grand Theft Auto VI can now breathe a sigh of relief: the game is officially available to add to your Xbox wishlist on Xbox Series X|S. This follows its earlier appearance on the PlayStation Store. This means Xbox gamers can show their excitement and stay in the loop on release details.
What We Know So Far
- Release Date Confirmed: Rockstar Games has locked in May 26, 2026, as the official launch date for GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Delayed from Late 2025: The release was originally scheduled for fall 2025. However, Rockstar officially confirmed the shift to May 2026.
- Placeholder Download: The Xbox Store even allows a 328 MB placeholder download. This offers a small pre-load to reserve space — as noted by Rockstar Intel.
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Stock Market Reacts: Take-Two (TTWO) Slides
Even with the hype, Take-Two Interactive’s stock (TTWO) took a hit this month:
- On May 5, shares dropped by nearly 10%, as investors responded to the release delay announcement, per Rockstar Intel and Stocktwits.
- Analysts note that short-term worries are overshadowed by the long-term outlook. GTA 6 is expected to drive massive revenue post-launch.
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What’s Been Going On in Game Land
- Trailer 2 Drop (May 6): Rockstar’s Trailer 2 featured jaw-dropping visuals, blending in-game action with cinematic storytelling. It set viewership records and reignited excitement. You can watch it via Rockstar Games.
- Fan Frenzy: The game’s wishlist page includes new Vice City screenshots. It also gives a taste of the playable characters — Lucia and Jason — in a modern reimagining of the Vice City universe within the fictional state of Leonida.
- Wishlist Access: Whether on console or mobile, users can add the game to their wishlist here to stay notified.
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What’s Next
- Trailer 3 Expected by January 2026
- “Money Fronts” Update Live: Rockstar also rolled out a GTA Online update in June 2025. It features new underworld missions — a lead-up to GTA 6’s narrative tone.
- PC Version Still Unconfirmed: As of now, no PC launch date has been shared, as noted by Sportskeeda.
- Pre-Orders Not Yet Available: Players can wishlist the game but cannot pre-order it yet on Xbox. Updates are expected closer to release.
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Final Word
GTA 6 is officially on the road to launch. With the May 26, 2026 release now locked in, Trailer 2 has already smashed records, and wishlist options are open. Fans are fully engaged. Whether you’re waiting for Trailer 3 or preparing for a deep-dive into Leonida’s underworld, this is the gaming event of the decade.
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Let the countdown begin.
