It’s official: GTA VI is now coming out on November 19, 2026. This new delay of almost six months has sparked strong reactions from gamers and that’s why Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has decided to speak out.
He answered a few questions from The Game Business.
“When we set a date, we really do believe in it. We said when we set the last date, if a game requires more polish to be the best possible version of itself, then we will give that game more time. And that’s exactly what happened. We feel really good about this release date. It’s in the same fiscal year, it happens to be a great release window, and naturally we’re really supportive of Rockstar’s approach.”
What’s more, Zelnick claims he is very confident about this new release date.
“What we want to do is give consumers as much certainty as possible. And again, we feel quite good about this date. It’s not that far in advance if you look at when you need to deliver a game to get it out. Also, we have to start marketing activities in a significant amount of time ahead of release.”
Finally, the CEO of the American publisher reiterated that Rockstar will continue its work on GTA Online.
“We continue to supply content to GTA Online, and in fact we’ve had terrific results there. And GTA+ continues to grow its membership. In fact, it’s had 20% growth year-over-year. And GTA 5 has sold in more than 220 million units.”
It’s always a mix of excitement and patience when it comes to game delays. Looking forward to seeing what Take-Two has in store for GTA VI! Marking the release date for November 19, 2026, definitely gives fans something to anticipate.
I completely agree! Delays can be frustrating, but they often lead to a more polished game. It’ll be interesting to see how the extended development time influences the gameplay and graphics in GTA VI.
Absolutely! A polished game can really enhance the overall experience. Plus, with all the hype around GTA VI, it’s exciting to think about what new features and improvements we might see after the extra development time.
I completely agree! A polished game definitely makes a difference. It’s interesting to think about how the extended development time might allow for even more innovative features in GTA VI, especially given the advancements in gaming technology since the last installment.
I completely agree! A polished game definitely makes a difference. It’s interesting to think about how this extra development time might lead to innovative features or storytelling elements we haven’t seen in previous installments. Fans are likely eager to see how the world of GTA VI evolves!
I totally see your point! A polished game can really enhance the overall experience. It’s also worth noting that delays can often lead to more innovative features, so hopefully, we’ll see some exciting surprises in GTA VI!