Rockstar Games has finally confirmed November 19, 2026 as the absolute release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) after years of delay.
The game was originally scheduled to release in Fall 2025 and was later delayed to May 26, 2026. This was also postponed, leading to the current deadline of November 2026, the third publicly proclaimed deadline.
Now, publisher Take-Two Interactive and developer Rockstar appear to be reaffirming their belief that they will meet this latest date, meaning a “content complete” status for the project.
The report indicates that marketing of the game will finally begin during the summer of 2026, which will begin during the launch in the holiday seasons.
The new title, which will redeem the series to an updated Vice City in the state of Leonidas (a representation of Florida), is confirmed to be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles at launch.
A PC version will follow, which has not yet been announced. The game will also not use generative AI technology, as Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed in a recent statement.
This new deadline will allow Rockstar to close a 13-year gap since the release of Grand Theft Auto V, delivering the game touted as the largest map in franchise history.
Although the studios emphasize the November date, the report is careful to mention that the game “will not be released until the developers feel it is ready,” leaving room for changes despite the current firm stance.
