Overview
- The new date represents roughly a six-month slip from the previously targeted May 2026 launch.
- NYU researcher Joost van Dreunen calls the shift insignificant for Take-Two’s outlook.
- He points to strong quarterly results and notes price targets rose after an ~8% stock dip, with launch revenue projections commonly cited around $2.7 billion.
- Industry watchers expect major publishers to avoid a late-2026 release to sidestep direct competition with GTA 6.
- Polygon reports the late-November timing could complicate The Game Awards eligibility and scheduling, depending on review access and cutoff dates.