Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive parent company of Rockstar Games, accidentally revealed during an interview that Grand Theft Auto VI has been postponed for the third time internally. The launch remains confirmed for November 19, 2026, with no change in the date communicated to the public.
Durante talks to David Senra on YouTube, Zelnick mentioned that GTA VI would be released “18 months later than the original date”. The statement let it slip that the game was originally scheduled for spring 2025, not the end of 2025 as officially communicated by Rockstar Games.
Cronograma of postponements revealed by statement
The revelation exposes a third postponement that occurred without fans’ knowledge. If the November 19 release is exactly 18 months after the original date, the game should have arrived in the spring of 2025. Isso contradicts the official communication from Rockstar Games, which announced the end of 2025 as the starting date.
The game’s internal schedule was:
Learn more: GTA 6 release date disappears from the website and generates fear of a new delay among gamers
- 2025 Primavera: Original Release Date
- 2025 Outono: first internal postponement
- May 26, 2026: Second postponement announced
- November 19, 2026: third date confirmed
Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming confirmed speculation about internal postponements. “Seems to confirm speculation that the game was originally slated for Spring 2025, but may have been delayed internally,” wrote Cade_Onder on X (formerly Twitter). Henderson replied: “Yes it was.”
Pré-in-store sales and updates
Zelnick participates in interviews ahead of Take-Two’s quarterly earnings call scheduled for May 21. Best Buy sent a statement to affiliate partners offering 5% commission on GTA VI pre-orders placed between May 18th and 21st. The email has been independently verified by Insider Gaming.
On the same topic: Strauss Zelnick details the reasons for the historical hiatus before Grand Theft Auto 6
Visible Mudanças occurs on digital sales platforms. PlayStation Store now displays “Grátis Delivery” on the GTA VI page, with new filters added. Na Xbox Store, the page disappeared and reappeared repeatedly, indicating ongoing changes to the store’s systems.
Versões and edits in preparation
An internal source reported that Rockstar Games will reveal 6 versions of GTA VI. Options include 3 physical and digital variants, as well as 2 packs with PlayStation console and a premium-priced collector’s edition. The announcement of the versions and opening of pre-sales are expected today.
Rockstar Games has a history of multiple postponements. The third internal postponement may serve as an indication that the current schedule is under control, with no new movements anticipated. The focus remains on the date of November 19, 2026, maintained both internally and in public communication.