Rockstar Games has postponed the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) yet again.
The renowned developer has officially rescheduled the highly anticipated release from May 26, 2026, to November 19, 2026. This adds another six months to what already feels like an eternity for enthusiasts eager to explore the next installment of this legendary open-world crime series.
In a statement released on November 6, 2025, Rockstar noted that the delay is primarily due to a commitment to quality, expressing a desire for more time to ensure GTA 6 fulfills the high expectations of its fans.
«We apologize for extending the wait, but this additional time will help us deliver the level of refinement that you expect and deserve,» Rockstar commented.
This reasoning sounds similar to what Rockstar stated when they initially postponed GTA 6 to May 2026. While the studio has once again expressed gratitude to fans for their «patience and support,» it’s becoming evident that many players are starting to lose their patience.
The latest delay has ignited significant backlash within the gaming community. Fans who have been anxiously awaiting a sequel to GTA 5–which debuted in 2013–are once again met with disappointment.
Popular streamer IShowSpeed encapsulated the general sentiment, responding with a mix of disbelief, frustration, and weary humor.
Following this disheartening announcement, social media is likely to boil over with the long-standing joke about the things we might see before GTA, a meme that has become almost as famous as the game itself.
How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?
This marks the third postponement for GTA 6. When Rockstar first released a trailer in December 2023, it hinted at a 2025 debut. The second trailer, unveiled six months ago, later narrowed this down to May 2026, before today’s adjustment to November.
While frustrating, these delays are not uncommon for Rockstar. Titles like GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 also experienced multiple postponements before their launches, both of which eventually achieved significant critical and commercial success. If history is any guide, the wait could very well be worth it.
GTA 6 release date and what to expect
Assuming no further delays occur, GTA VI is set to launch on November 19, 2026, likely debuting on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version is expected to follow later, as is customary with Rockstar’s releases.
Players will journey to the fictitious state of Leonida, a present-day embodiment of Florida, centering around the vivid Vice City. Anticipate two main characters (Lucia and Jason), an expansive open world, variable weather conditions, and the most intricate environment ever created by Rockstar.
