GTA VI launch delayed to November 2026: Here's why
07 Nov 2025

Rockstar Games has announced a six-month delay in the release of its highly-anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI).

The game will now launch on November 19, 2026, instead of the previously scheduled May 2026 date.

The developer cited the need for additional time to ensure "the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve" as the reason behind this decision.

Rockstar Games issued an apology in a social media post
Apology

In a social media post, Rockstar Games said, "We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait."

The company further added that while the wait is longer than expected, they are "incredibly excited" for players to explore the vast state of Leonida and modern-day Vice City.

'GTA VI' was originally set for a fall 2025 launch
Release timeline

Originally slated for a fall 2025 release, GTA VI was first delayed to May 2026.

Now, fans will have to wait until November 2026 to get their hands on the game.

GTA VI is an open-world action-adventure game set in the fictional Vice City. It features two protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.

They find themselves embroiled in a criminal conspiracy after an easy score goes wrong, forcing them to rely on each other for survival.