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Take-Two CEO Affirms GTA 6 Will Launch in May 2026

Strauss Zelnick said he is very confident the May 26, 2026 release will hold by prioritizing extra polish to protect developers from crunch.

Overview

  • Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for a simultaneous May 26, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with a PC version to follow.
  • In a CNBC interview, Zelnick said his “very, very high” level of conviction leaves little risk of another postponement.
  • Rockstar announced the delay in May to ensure it could deliver “the level of quality” fans expect and to reduce studio crunch.
  • Persistent silence from Rockstar has fueled player concerns that the release date could still shift despite executive assurances.
  • Unverified rumors of celebrity cameos, including Travis Scott, ScHoolboy Q and Megan Thee Stallion, continue to circulate among fans.