GTA 6 Delayed Again as Official Release Gets Pushed to November 2026; Reports Claim Delay Could Extend Further

Rockstar Games has revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will now be released on November 19, 2026, several months later than its earlier May 2026 release window. In an official post on X (previously Twitter), Rockstar apologised for “adding extra time to what has been a long wait,” further stating the time will result in “the level of polish” the community “expects and deserves."

Of course, this is a disappointment for many fans who have been waiting for the game for a long time. Here is everything you need to know about the recent development and how was GTA 6 delayed again.

Has GTA 6 Been Delayed Again?

Yes, Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 has been delayed again. Since GTA 6 is going to feature some of the most ambitious open-world design, such as adding Vice City as an evolving map. Also, NPCs in the game were developed with an even more sophisticated AI system; Rockstar is not going to risk the unoptimized features to push ahead.

Why did GTA 6 Get Delayed?

While the studio has yet to provide specific technical reasons why GTA 6 delayed again, some reports suggest that people associated with the project hinted that Rockstar is currently looking to improve world detail and overall stability.

This cautious approach from Rockstar is nothing new, as the game has already been delayed twice. Rockstar has a history of saying it has to delay projects to bring out near-perfect releases. Both GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 experienced similar delays and, when finally released, were praised for their quality.

How Many Times has GTA 6 Been Delayed?

This is the second time Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed. It was previously postponed from Autumn 2025. The announcement of the delay caused huge backlash from fans at the time. Now, Rockstar Games has once again shifted the official release to November 19.

They recently found themselves in controversy after several reports hinted at multiple layoffs within the organisation, causing protests. It could be a significant reason why Rockstar Games is facing challenges in meeting the release deadline for GTA 6. With GTA 6 delayed again, fans are now unsure of what to expect from the developers

Report Suggests GTA 6 Might Delay Even More: Possibly 2027 or Beyond

Update: Although the new official date is late 2026, new leaks suggest this may not be the final date due to delays. A supposed Rockstar employee claimed there were legitimate development issues and confirmed that GTA 6 may not release until 2027 or even later. According to that employee, the delay is due to performance optimisations and testing for the new-gen consoles.

More details are still awaited, but for the time being, Rockstar's message is the same: good things take time. However, as talks of another delay to 2027 emerge, even hardcore fans are raising serious questions about how much longer they will have to wait to go back to Vice City. Meanwhile, check out what happened with the recent GTA 6 PS Store update by visiting our website.