In a nutshell

• Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again — Rockstar Games has pushed the release to November 19, 2026, extending the wait even further.
• Reason for delay — The studio apologized, citing the need for extra time to polish the game and deliver the quality fans expect.
• Industry impact — The setback affects not only players who’ve waited over a decade since GTA V, but also shifts launch schedules across the gaming industry.

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will face another delay and is now scheduled to release on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Delay Details

According to a statement made on social media, the company apologized for the delay, citing the need for extra time to polish the game.

“We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve,” Rockstar said.

This marks yet another delay for the long-awaited sequel to Grand Theft Auto V, which was initially released in 2013. Players have already been waiting more than a decade since the release of GTA V, making this latest setback particularly frustrating.

The delay also has implications for the gaming industry, as one of the most anticipated titles in history will cause other developers and publishers to move around their launch schedules.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is now scheduled to release on Thursday, November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series.