- Rockstar Games confirmed another delay for GTA 6
- Grand Theft Auto 6 will now be released on November 19, 2026
- It’s all about the quest to deliver an “unparalleled experience”
The wait for the next Grand Theft Auto is now even longer as Rockstar Games – and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive – have announced another delay, pushing back the GTA 6 release date to November 19, 2026.
After sharing the new date, which is six months after the previous release date of May 26, 2026, in a released statement, Rockstar Games writes: “We’re sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these additional months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you expect and deserve.”
Any Grand Theft Auto title is a huge game, and GTA 6 seems to surpass even that of GTA 5. And it makes sense that Rockstar Games would want to make sure it ushers in the next chapter of the universe, right?
GTA 6 should give us a modern Vice City, nicknamed Leonida, and follow the story of two protagonists, Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. It’s a highly anticipated title, and Rockstar Games understood it well with the conclusion of its statement:
“We want to thank you once again for your patience and support. Although the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience Leonida’s sprawling state and return to modern-day Vice City.” The transition from spring – May 26, 2026 – to fall/winter – November 19, 2026 – also brings the start of the holiday season closer.
Rockstar Games also confirmed the new release date on
Hello everyone, Grand Theft Auto VI will now be released on Thursday, November 19, 2026. We’re sorry for adding extra time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you’ve come to expect and… pic.twitter.com/yLX9KIiDzXNovember 6, 2025
Many were expecting an update on GTA 6 during the earnings call, given that we got other details and a full trailer in the past, but it’s certainly not the happiest news for fans eager to play the title. Rockstar Games seems more confident about this release date, and Zelnick’s comments suggest that this will ensure that when GTA 6 comes out, it will be polished to the quality we expect, both in terms of gameplay and story.
Who knows, we might even get more trailers, photos from the game, and more story details as we head towards November 19, 2026. GTA 6 is still set to release on Xbox Series support for future consoles… or maybe they should be.
Stay with TechRadar as we continue to track the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, including the all-important moment when pre-orders for the title hit the market.
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