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Rockstar Pushes GTA 6 to November 2026 as Delay Costs Mount

Rockstar says the added time will polish a content-complete build, with insiders estimating about $10 million in monthly delay costs.

Ein Brancheninsider packt aus, wie viel Verlust die erneute Verschiebung bringen könnte.

Overview

  • The release has moved from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026, following Rockstar’s November 6 announcement about needing more time for quality.
  • Industry insider Tom Henderson reports the postponement is adding roughly $10 million per month, potentially reaching around $100 million once extended contracts, rentals, and rescheduled marketing are included.
  • Multiple reports describe the game as content complete, with current work centered on technical stability, bug fixing, and final optimization.
  • Recent reporting cites 30 to 40 layoffs and union-busting allegations tied to leak claims, with protests at Rockstar studios and a complaint filed by the IWGB, which could introduce further uncertainty according to employees.
  • The project’s total budget is estimated by media at up to about $2 billion, a scale weighed against GTA 5’s more than 220 million sales that inform Rockstar’s emphasis on a polished launch.