The search for news about GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto VI) has led Rockstar Games fans to come up with the "177-Day Theory," a theory or prediction that could reveal the exact date for updates on the game.
The calculation, which began circulating on Reddit and social media, suggests that Rockstar Games did not choose the new release date at random and that the next major announcement is already scheduled for May 2026.
Learn about the 177-day theory for GTA 6!
The basis of the theory lies in the company’s history with Red Dead Redemption 2. In 2018, exactly 177 days separated the release of Trailer 3 from the game’s arrival in stores.
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Note about this article
This article about GTA 6 is based on a theory created by fans on Reddit and other forums and is not a leak or official information.
When we apply this same timeframe to the GTA 6 timeline, we find that 177 days before the November 19, 2026 release date falls exactly on May 26.
Coincidentally, May 26, 2026, is a Tuesday—Rockstar’s favorite day of the week for major announcements.
SanInPlay also reinforces this theory, highlighting the symbolic significance of the date. In addition to being the day the game was originally supposed to launch, May 26 marks the anniversary of the burial of Bonnie and Clyde, the couple who inspire Lucia and Jason’s journey, and is the date of Ray Liotta’s passing, the eternal voice of Tommy Vercetti in Vice City.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed in meetings that the marketing campaign will gain momentum starting in the middle of the year. A May 26 release would fit perfectly into that window.
For us at Portal Viciados, this coincidence of dates pointing to May 26 is hard to ignore. Everyone knows that Rockstar loves symbolism in its marketing. But we’ve seen plenty of fan “certainty” come to nothing, so let’s take it easy! But it sure is suspicious!
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