Rockstar Games has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI from its May 26, 2026 release date to November 19, 2026. Grand Theft Auto VI was delayed for additional development time to polish the game, according to the statement released by Rockstar Games.
The statement can be read in full below:
Hi everyone,
Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.
We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City.
Sincerely,
Rockstar Games
Previously, Rockstar Games released the second official trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, which features footage captured on PlayStation 5 with “equal parts gameplay and cutscenes.” The trailer previews the main story of Grand Theft Auto VI and teases many activities in Leonida, the game’s setting.
Moreover, the Grand Theft Auto VI official website is now live with new screenshots and overviews for in-game locations, including Vice City, and several characters.
Grand Theft Auto VI will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. when it launches on November 19, 2026. Grand Theft Auto VI was originally planned to release in fall 2025, before being delayed to the aforementioned May 26 date.
In the meantime, check out the easter eggs you might have missed in the first trailer.
