GTA VI Delayed to November 19, 2026

Rockstar Games has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026, extending the wait for one of the most anticipated video games in years. The announcement, made on the company's official channels, follows an earlier postponement from a planned May 26, 2026, launch, as developers seek additional time to refine the title for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

The game, first revealed in December 2023 with an initial fall 2025 target, centers on protagonists Lucia, the series' first female lead, and Jason, whose story involves romance, a troubled past, and criminal escapades in a fictionalized version of Florida called Leonida, including a revamped Vice City. Supporting characters such as Raul Batista, Cal Hampton, and Boobie Ike are expected to play key roles in missions, adding depth to the narrative.

Rockstar stated in its update that the extra months would ensure "the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve," addressing fan frustrations over the prolonged development. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick echoed this during an earnings call, noting, "It's always painful when we move a date... and we have never regretted it in...