Rockstar Calls GTA 6 Leaks Heartbreaking, Confirms November Release

Rockstar Games has broken its silence on a week of unauthorized gameplay leaks for its highly anticipated title Grand Theft Auto 6, calling the situation "heartbreaking" for the development team. In a statement released on August 26, 2026, the studio apologized to fans for the long wait for official information and confirmed that the game's release date remains set for November 19, 2026. The leaks, which began around August 18, have seen a steady stream of footage from an apparently playable build of the game shared online.