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GTA VI delayed to November 19, 2026
Rockstar moved Grand Theft Auto VI from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026, saying the extra months were for polish.
On November 6, 2025, Rockstar announced a second delay for Grand Theft Auto VI, moving it from May 26, 2026 to Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Rockstar's Newswire post said the extra time would let the team finish the game to the level of polish it wanted.
This was the second date change. The first, announced in May 2025, had moved the game from a broad 2025 window to May 26, 2026.
Sources
- Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026 · Rockstar Newswire
- Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again, but it'll still ship in 2026 · TechRadar
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