Overview
- Rockstar set a new release date of November 19, 2026 for Grand Theft Auto VI, replacing the previously stated May 26, 2026 target after an initial late‑2025 window.
- The studio said the extra months will allow the game to reach the level of polish and quality players expect.
- Take-Two Interactive fell roughly 6–10% in after-hours trading following the announcement, according to multiple reports.
- Bloomberg reported 30–40 recent dismissals in the UK and Canada over alleged leaks; the IWGB calls the actions union-busting, which Rockstar denies as it cites policy breaches.
- Analysts still project massive sales at launch, and rival publishers are expected to shuffle schedules to avoid competing with GTA VI in the holiday window.