Overview
- Strauss Zelnick, in an interview posted Sunday, said Grand Theft Auto 6 is still set for Nov. 19, 2026 and is about 18 months behind its original internal target.
- A Best Buy email reported by several outlets pointed to May 18–21 physical pre-orders with a 5% discount, though insiders like Tom Henderson say that timing is unlikely.
- Media speculation links a third trailer to the rumored pre-order window, but Rockstar has not announced any trailer or pre-order date.
- Current reporting says the announced launch is for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC version unconfirmed and seen as unlikely before late 2026.
- Zelnick said delays reflect a quality-first approach and cited approving a costly Borderlands art overhaul as an example of a decision he believes improved a final release.