A Polish member of parliament has sparked headlines by decrying the latest delay of Grand Theft Auto VI as a 'huge scandal' during a session in the lower house. Witold Tumanowicz of the KWiN opposition party urged public action in a lighthearted address last week. The outburst highlights the immense anticipation surrounding Rockstar Games' upcoming title.
The Parliamentary Statement
During a recent session of Poland's Sejm, the lower house of parliament, Witold Tumanowicz, a 38-year-old MP from the Confederation Liberty and Independence (KWiN) party, addressed the chamber about the postponement of Grand Theft Auto VI. 'As part of my parliamentary statement, I wanted to inform you about a very disturbing matter. An hour ago, Rockstar Games announced that the release of GTA VI will be delayed until next year. This is a huge scandal,' Tumanowicz stated. He added jokingly, 'Honestly, if people don't take to the streets after something like this, I don't know what will happen.'
The speech drew mixed reactions. Some Polish media described it as an 'absurd scene,' while social media users responded with humor, including comments like 'Finally, some important topics are being discussed' on X. Another MP, Paweł Szrot from the Law and Justice Party, supported Tumanowicz, saying, 'I respect such statements, Representative. I hope the add-on for Bannerlord doesn't get delayed any further.'
GTA VI Delay Details
Grand Theft Auto VI, developed by Rockstar Games, was initially slated for release in Autumn 2025 but has now been pushed back to November 19, 2026—the second delay for the title. Rockstar explained the decision in a statement: the extra time will allow developers 'to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.' The franchise, known for its open-world gangster themes, violence, and satirical storytelling, began in 1997 and has sold over 450 million copies across its series. The previous entry, Grand Theft Auto V, launched in 2013, fueling the hype for this sequel set in a backdrop inspired by modern-day Vice City.