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Take-Two Reaffirms Nov. 19, 2026 GTA 6 Launch, Sets Summer Marketing, Denies Digital-Only Plan

The investor message follows weeks of delay rumors, offering reassurance alongside strong results plus a new GTA V sales milestone.

Overview

  • Take-Two said Grand Theft Auto 6 remains scheduled for November 19, 2026, with Rockstar’s launch marketing slated to begin in the summer.
  • CEO Strauss Zelnick rejected reports of a digital-only rollout or a delayed disc release, stating, “That’s not the plan.”
  • Zelnick said generative AI played zero part in GTA 6’s development, emphasizing Rockstar’s handcrafted approach.
  • Rockstar faces an unresolved labor dispute over the firing of dozens of workers, with allegations of leaks disputed by a union that alleges union-busting.
  • In the same earnings update, Take-Two reported strong results and noted GTA V has surpassed 225 million copies sold.