What to know

  • GTA 6 release is delayed from May 26 to November 19, 2026.
  • Rockstar cites the need to add polish and quality to the game to justify the delay.
  • This is the second official delay since announcement.

Rockstar Games has officially postponed the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) to November 19, 2026, six months later than the previously scheduled date of May 26, 2026.

This is the second public delay for the game, which was initially expected in fall 2025 before the first shift to spring 2026. Rockstar has apologized for the extended wait, stating the additional time will allow them to deliver the polish and quality the game requires and fans expect.

The prolonged development time and multiple delays have led to widespread anticipation mixed with frustration among fans. The GTA 6 delay has become a meme on the internet, with many expressing skepticism about further delays. Rockstar’s commitment to quality is understood, but the wait continues to grow and grow - frustratingly so - for this highly anticipated game.