Overview
- Rockstar and Take-Two have confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2026, following a previous move from a May 2026 date.
- Today’s one-year-out milestone has renewed debate among players, with some confident the date will hold and others predicting a slip into 2027.
- Rockstar’s statement on the latest delay cites finishing the game to the level of polish fans expect, following the series’ pattern of extended development cycles.
- Industry insider Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly claims the project is unusually ambitious and says Rockstar is prioritizing current-gen console optimization, with PC expected later due to testing complexity.
- An analyst warns publishers may rearrange launches to avoid competing with GTA VI, with potential knock-on effects for next-generation console timing.