In a slightly irritating turn of events, Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed once again. Gamers will have to wait almost 6 months longer to play the game, as Grand Theft Auto VI‘s makers announced Thursday that they’re pushing back the release date to November 19, 2026. C’mon, guys, we just wanna steal some cars already.
Take-Two Interactive broke the news of the new Grand Theft Auto VI release date delay as part of its quarterly earnings report on November 6. A statement from CEO Strass Zelnick is as follows:
“Rockstar Games will now release Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, and we remain both excited and confident they will deliver an unrivalled blockbuster entertainment experience,” Zelnick said.
“We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve,” Rockstar Games added in a blog post. “We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City.”
Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time the highly anticipated game has been delayed, either. The original 2025 release date was first pushed back earlier this year, when the company set a new date for May 2026. That decision rocked the gaming world, causing the whole industry to take a $2.7 billion dollar hit. With yet another Grand Theft Auto VI delay, our patience is growing thin—we can only replay the first trilogy of games for so long.
When Will Grand Theft Auto VI Finally Release?
The GTA franchise is one of the biggest in the gaming industry, with GTA VI being one of the most anticipated video games in years. The trailer, released in May, absolutely exploded online with 475 million views and counting. For long-time fans of the franchise, it is truly frustrating to have to wait any longer. But, wait we must. The new game takes place in Vice City, though details remain scarce. After this latest delay, Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on November 19, 2026.
Fingers crossed, at least.
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