GTA VI has been delayed (once more) and can now launch on November 19, 2026. That is six months after its beforehand introduced Might 26, 2026, launch date—and roughly a 12 months after it was initially slated to launch in Fall 2025.
It means there shall be a 13 12 months chasm between GTA V and GTA VI when the latter does ultimately hit cabinets, however in accordance with Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, that is how lengthy it takes to realize perfection.
Discussing the most recent delay on the U.S. writer’s Q2 2026 earnings name, Zelnick mentioned Grand Theft Auto has develop into the “standard-bearer” for the corporate and claimed GTA V is maybe nonetheless probably the most technologically superior title available on the market regardless of launching on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It has, in fact, obtained in depth updates and hopped throughout {hardware} generations over time.
With out commenting straight on the inside staff of Rockstar—which was just lately accused of union busting by a bunch of ousted workers within the UK—Zelnick praised the tradition on the studio and mentioned all the workforce is “pushing laborious to hunt perfection.”
“GTA V, as you already know, has been the standard-bearer not only for our firm, however for the business via three console generations, and to today continues to be, I’d argue, probably the most technologically superior title within the market regardless of that it is greater than a decade previous. And that does not occur by chance. So it is—Rockstar’s tradition is certainly one of efficiency. Take-Two’s tradition as a complete, which is mirrored in all of our labels is certainly one of looking for excellence teamwork and kindness. And that is a recipe that works actually, rather well,” mentioned Zelnick.
“I am unable to deny that at any given time, if issues do not go precisely as you need, there’s some disappointment. However we’re fairly good about brushing ourselves off and choosing ourselves up and enjoying one other day. And we have at all times executed that. We realized from issues that do not go in addition to we might like, and we goal to exceed all expectations, our personal and people of our customers. And we, frankly, hardly ever fall quick, however we do not let that divert us both as a result of we simply strive tougher. And I feel that defines what Rockstar is doing now and the way they’re feeling now.”
Yesterday, Zelnick informed IGN he’s “extremely assured” that is the final time GTA VI shall be delayed and reiterated the additional runway shall be used to make make sure the long-awaited sequel is “spectacular.”
Grand Theft Auto VI delay introduced alongside ‘excellent’ second quarter outcomes
They delay was communicated alongside Take-Two Interactive’s monetary outcomes for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025—during which Zelnick and different execs defined the corporate is ticking over quite properly.
Take-Two recorded internet bookings of $1.96 billion throughout Q2, which vastly exceeded inside expectations.
“We had many achievements throughout the interval: 2K launched three main titles, together with NBA 2K26, which set a number of information and has been delivering an unprecedented stage of in-game spending; our cellular enterprise outperformed considerably, pushed by our groups’ unparalleled innovation in Dwell Providers; and Grand Theft Auto On-line continued to profit from its highly-engaged neighborhood,” mentioned Zelnick.
The long-serving chief exec famous that Mafia: The Outdated Nation shortly surpassed inside expectations and affirmed Take-Two’s perception that buyers nonetheless crave “premium, narrative-driven experiences.”
Borderlands 4 obtained a extra uneven appraisal, with Zelinick praising the title for successful over critics and delivering the best Steam concurrent participant depend within the historical past of the franchise, whereas acknowledging technical issued additionally dominated the dialog at launch. It is unclear what number of copies have truly been offered, however Zelnick mentioned he stays assured the shooter will “obtain robust unit gross sales over its lifetime.”
As has develop into the norm, Grand Theft Auto V continues to increase its viewers and has now surpassed 220 million lifetime gross sales. “Gamers stay deeply engaged with Grand Theft Auto On-line, which added holiday-themed jobs and rewards, in addition to new autos, neighborhood occasions and outfits. GTA+ continued to extend its membership, reaching over 20 % development year-over-year,” added Zelnick.
Take-Two is assured Grand Theft Auto VI will ship a “record-breaking launch” because of the overwhelming success of its predecessor. The corporate now expects to realize file ranges of internet bookings in Fiscal 2027 when the twice-delayed sequel hits cabinets.
