Rockstar’s highly anticipated open-world game GTA 6 was supposed to be released around right now, in Fall 2025, but the game has seen multiple delays since it was originally announced. Now, the game is slated for release in about a year on November 19, 2026, following a pushback from May 26, 2026.
Why was GTA 6 delayed a second time? And how does the delay pattern for GTA 6 line up with Rockstar’s previous releases? We’re breaking down all the key things to know in this post.
Rockstar’s rationale for delaying GTA 6
In early November, Rockstar announced that GTA 6 was being delayed by 5 months and 24 days, from May 26 to November 19. But why did Rockstar make the decision to delay the game once again? The company said it came down to quality. “These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve,” the studio said.
