Rockstar Games has officially delayed Grand Theft Auto VI once more.
The highly anticipated title will now launch on November 19th, 2026, nearly a year later than originally planned.
In a statement shared today, Rockstar said:
“We are sorry for adding additional 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 have come to expect and deserve. We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City.”
The new release date marks the third shift for GTA VI, which was initially slated for 2025 before being pushed to May 2026, and now to November. The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at launch.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick reaffirmed the decision, saying the delay was about maintaining quality, not changing strategy:
“When we set a date, we really do believe in it. If a game requires more polish to be the best possible version of itself, then we will give that game more time. And that’s exactly what happened. We feel really good about this release date, it’s in the same fiscal year, it happens to be a great release window, and naturally we’re really supportive of Rockstar’s approach.”
After more than a decade since GTA V’s release, fans’ patience will be tested yet again, but if Rockstar’s track record is any indication, Grand Theft Auto VI may just be worth the wait.