Rockstar has officially pushed Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026. The change was announced alongside Take‑Two’s quarterly results and mirrored by major outlets. Platforms remain PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; PC is still unannounced. Expect marketing to stretch further into 2026, with community speculation around a third trailer but no new trailer date from Rockstar. Rockstar Games+3Take-Two Interactive+3The Verge+3
What changed: the new date and where it came from
Take‑Two’s investor relations release for Q2 FY2026 confirms: “Grand Theft Auto VI now launching November 19, 2026.” This is the new official date and the most authoritative source for the change. Reputable outlets (The Verge, Reuters) quickly echoed the update. Take-Two Interactive+2The Verge+2
A quick timeline
- Initial public target: 2025 (broad window).
- First delay: May 26, 2026.
- Latest adjustment: November 19, 2026 (six‑month push). Rockstar Games+1
Why the delay? (What Rockstar/Take‑Two are signaling)
The stated reason is familiar: polish and quality. Take‑Two’s CEO reiterated support for giving Rockstar more time to meet expectations. In parallel, the company raised FY2026 Net Bookings outlook, hinting confidence in the broader slate and live services (notably GTA Online). Practically, this suggests Rockstar has breathing room to finish while Take‑Two leans on ongoing titles to carry results. Take-Two Interactive
What it means for marketing: Trailer 3, preorders, cadence
Rockstar did not date a new trailer in the announcement. Community chatter continues to map likely windows around retail beats and investor dates, but that’s speculation until a Newswire post says otherwise. If history is a guide, major beats still arrive first via Rockstar’s Newswire/official channels, not on earnings calls. Keep expectations flexible through early 2026. For pulse‑checking, two high‑signal community threads worth skimming today are the Official Delay Discussion Thread and a call summary aggregator. Reddit+1
Platforms, PC status, and what won’t change
The official GTA VI page continues to list PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There’s still no PC release dateannounced. Given Rockstar’s recent pattern, a later PC release remains plausible but unconfirmed. Treat any PC timing you see online as rumor until the Newswire says otherwise. Rockstar Games
How players should plan now
- Preorders: Expect timing to move closer to late‑2026 marketing beats. Without a new Newswire update on editions, anything circulating now is placeholder or rumor. (Always verify against official Rockstar posts.)
- GTA Online: With more time before VI, anticipate continued support and promos in GTA Online to keep the ecosystem healthy; Take‑Two’s commentary implies live‑service momentum. Take-Two Interactive
- Hype vs. reality: Community prediction threads are fun (and often insightful), but remember they’re not official roadmaps. Stick to Newswire/IR for hard dates. Reddit
Community snapshot (today’s high‑signal threads)
- r/GTA6 – Official Release Day Delay Discussion Thread: centralized reactions, mod‑curated. Good for gauging sentiment and collecting common Qs. Reddit
- r/GTA6 – Take‑Two Earnings Call Summary: quick notes, quotes, and timestamps from the investor call, compiled by the community. Helpful to cross‑check the IR release. Reddit
Conclusion
The move to November 19, 2026 formalizes what many expected: Rockstar is taking extra months to ship at the polish level the series is known for. For players, it means a longer runway of GTA Online updates and a marketing cycle that likely shifts deeper into 2026. As always, anchor on Rockstar Newswire and Take‑Two IR for facts; treat everything else as speculation until it’s official.
