GTA 6 has once again been delayed, according to a statement released by Rockstar Games through its official X account. The new release date for the game is November 19, 2026.
The title was originally set for Fall 2025, but a six-month delay delayed it to May 26, 2026. Rockstar has now announced another six-month delay, bringing the game’s release date to nearly a year later. The announcement was accompanied by a statement from the studio, which stated, “We apologize for adding further time to what we understand has been a lengthy wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of quality you have grown to expect and deserve.”
In an interview with The Game Business, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick spoke on the latest GTA 6 delay, “When we set a date, we really do believe in it. We said when we set the last date, if a game requires more polish to be the best possible version of itself, then we will give that game more time. And that’s exactly what happened.“
He added, “We feel really good about this release date. It’s in the same fiscal year, it happens to be a great release window, and naturally, we’re really supportive of Rockstar’s approach.”
When asked about why the new release date is over a year away, Zelnick had this to say, “It’s not that far in advance if you look at when you need to deliver a game to get it out. Also, we have to start marketing activities in a significant amount of time ahead of release. What we want to do is give consumers as much certainty as possible. And again, we feel quite good about this date.”
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