Sony's PS5 2026 Video Features Halo, Omits GTA 6

• Key Takeaways:
• Sony's official PS5 "Must-Play" 2026 video spotlights Halo: Campaign Evolved but makes no mention of GTA 6.
• Fans called Halo on PlayStation “surreal”; some interpreted GTA 6's absence as a potential delay risk.
• Rockstar has repeatedly delayed GTA 6 (from Fall 2025 to May 2026 to November 2026), but no official third delay has been announced.
• Sony’s clip also highlights Pragmata, Marvel’s Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, Nioh 3 and other big releases.

Sony's trailer and the unexpected Halo shoutout

Sony posted a short “Must-Play” video for PS5 games arriving in 2026 that prominently features Halo: Campaign Evolved. For decades Halo was a console exclusive for Xbox platforms, so seeing the franchise promoted by Sony quickly drew attention online.

Fans reacted in the video's comments with lines like, "Seeing Halo here is still surreal" and "It feels so weird seeing Halo being advertised by PlayStation." The reaction underlines how platform boundaries have shifted with recent multiplatform deals.

Why GTA 6’s absence matters to players

The omission of Grand Theft Auto VI from Sony’s roundup prompted speculation about the GTA 6 release date. Some viewers interpreted the silence as a hint Rockstar might push the game beyond 2026.

That reading is premature. Rockstar is famously protective of assets and marketing plans, and a game's exclusion from a platform holder’s promo reel isn’t proof of a delay. Still, the history of schedule changes for GTA 6 — originally Fall 2025, later May 2026, then November 2026 — keeps fans on edge.

How publishers and platform holders manage messaging

Platform promos typically reflect confirmed partnerships, available assets, and editorial choices. Sony may have opted to highlight titles with ready-to-show footage or that align with PlayStation marketing strategies.

Rockstar’s conservative public cadence around GTA 6 means Sony could have left the title out simply because Rockstar hasn’t shared the materials Sony prefers to showcase in a curated trailer.

Halo: Campaign Evolved and other highlights

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the original Halo with updated graphics and systems to mark the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Its inclusion signals Microsoft’s willingness to bring key IPs to PlayStation in 2026.

Other games featured in Sony’s video

Sony’s roundup also included Pragmata, 007: First Light, Saros, Marvel’s Wolverine, Nioh 3, and Resident Evil Requiem. The list reflects a mix of big-budget sequels, remakes, and new IPs aimed at filling the 2026 schedule.

Bottom line

Sony’s video is notable for promoting Halo on PlayStation and for what it doesn’t show. Absence of GTA 6 in a curated trailer is eyebrow-raising but not definitive evidence of another delay to the GTA 6 release date. Until Rockstar speaks, the release calendar remains speculative.