Rockstar Games recently announced that GTA 6 will launch on May 26, 2026, a date that unexpectedly stirred emotions within the Grand Theft Auto community. That’s because May 26 also marks the death anniversary of Ray Liotta, the legendary actor who voiced Tommy Vercetti in GTA: Vice City.

Fans are now wondering if this date was chosen as a subtle tribute to his legacy.

On May 26, 2022, Ray Liotta passed away at age 67. He was best known in the GTA universe for voicing Tommy Vercetti, the sharp-tongued protagonist of GTA: Vice City (2002). With Rockstar now revealing that GTA 6 will launch on May 26, 2026, exactly four years later, fans quickly connected the dots.While Rockstar hasn’t officially stated that the release date is a tribute, the coincidence is hard to ignore.

The announcement has sparked widespread discussion on Reddit and social media, with many players applauding the potential gesture. Some even believe that Liotta’s character or voice might appear in a flashback, easter egg, or in-game homage, though no such inclusion has been confirmed.

Across Reddit threads and gaming forums, players have shared heartfelt tributes to Liotta, crediting him for bringing depth and charisma to one of GTA’s most iconic characters.

Others have speculated that the Vice City connection in GTA 6, given that the game is set in a modern-day version of Vice City, makes this possible tribute all the more meaningful.Articles from outlets like Gamerant and GAM3S.GG have picked up the theory, though all confirm that it remains speculative. Nonetheless, Rockstar’s history of embedding subtle nods and emotional callbacks in their games gives fans hope that something related to Liotta could appear in GTA 6.Whether intentional or not, the alignment of GTA 6’s release date with Ray Liotta’s death anniversary has given fans a poignant reason to look forward to the game. Even without official confirmation, the possibility that Rockstar is honoring one of its most beloved voice actors has added emotional weight to the anticipation surrounding GTA 6.Also Read: Death Stranding 2’s stunning visuals draw comparisons to GTA 6 trailer