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Rockstar Delays 'Grand Theft Auto VI' to Nov. 19, 2026

The studio cites extra months for polish, a move that sent Take-Two shares lower after hours.

Overview

  • Rockstar moved the target from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026, after previously shifting from an initial late‑2025 window.
  • Rockstar says the added time will ensure the level of quality players expect, and Take‑Two CEO Strauss Zelnick backs the decision as still within the same fiscal year.
  • Take‑Two Interactive shares fell roughly 6% to 10% in after‑hours trading following the announcement, according to multiple outlets.
  • Recent reports say Rockstar dismissed around 30–40 staff in the UK and Canada; the company cites leaking confidential information, while a union alleges the workers were involved in union activity.
  • GTA VI is slated to launch first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no PC release date announced.