GTA VI delayed again to November 19, 2026

Rockstar Games announced on Thursday that Grand Theft Auto VI will be delayed again, moving from its planned May 26, 2026 release to Thursday, November 19, 2026. The studio posted the update on X, saying the extra time will be used to finish the game to the level of polish players expect.

In the company statement, Rockstar apologized for the extended wait and thanked fans for their patience, adding that it is "incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City." The studio said the additional months will allow teams to complete development work and refine the game ahead of launch.

The announcement comes after a previous delay that pushed the title out of 2025 and set the May 2026 date. GTA VI has been subject to intense anticipation since its first trailer in 2023, and the new November date ends weeks of speculation about whether the project would slip again. Rockstar posted the timing on November 6, shortly before parent company Take-Two Interactive’s earnings call.

Take-Two executives have publicly expressed confidence in the project. Strauss Zelnick, chairman and chief executive officer of Take-Two, said ahead of...