Long-Awaited GTA 6 Postponed Again to November 2026

The Grand Theft Auto VI, beloved by a vast fan base, carries us along the rollercoaster of anticipation once again – its launch has been pushed back to November 19, 2026. This declaration comes from Rockstar, who felt it crucial to communicate the delay during their presentation at Take-Two’s fiscal Q2 earnings report. Take-Two noted the extra time will allow for greater refinement to the seminal gaming experience GTA VI promises to be. They further asserted their confidence in the Rockstar team delivering an unparalleled, blockbuster gaming experience.nnThe initial projected release fell in the Fall of 2025, with Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, feeling optimistic about meeting the deadline despite widespread conjecture of potential delays. However, the launch date fell back to May 2026 as the Rockstar team expressed a need for an extended timeline to cultivate the level of quality the game’s fanbase anticipates and warrants.nnAnswering an inquiry from IGN, Zelnick explained the shift in his 2025 confidence. He emphasized that the longer development period has brought them closer to the launch, still aligning with the fiscal year, and gratitude was expressed towards Rockstar for their relentless pursuit of perfection.nnFurther delays to the GTA 6 release may not entirely shock the ardent fan base, considering Rockstar’s track record of past launch postponements. The players’ patience will undoubtedly be tested as they eagerly wait for the much-anticipated game.nnIn response to concerns of GTA Online updates being impacted by the GTA 6 delay, Zelnick reassured the investor call participants that this would not occur. He also addressed his assurance levels concerning the newly set release date.nnIn additional recent news, an alleged ‘gross misconduct’ led to numerous employee terminations at Take-Two, with claims of leaking ‘confidential information in a public forum.’ The dismissed employees, however, assert their termination stemmed from involvement in union organization-focused online discussions. Supporters and the disgruntled ex-employees staged a protest outside Rockstar North and Take-Two’s United Kingdom offices.nnDespite these hiccups, Take-Two enjoyed the most successful Q2 period in its history, with net bookings amassing $1.96 billion. The success was partially attributed to releases such as NBA 2K26, Mafia: The Old Country, and Borderlands 4, alongside the consistent sales of GTA V. After hitting sales of more than 220 million units, fans are revisiting the game in anticipation of the upcoming GTA 6.nnThe writer, Rebekah Valentine, is IGN’s senior reporter.