Hopefully this is the last reprieve!
The gaming industry, fans and gamers are shocked by Rockstar Games officially announcing that they are delaying the release of GTA 6. It was originally scheduled to release on May 26, 2026, but now it will be released on November 19, 2026.
Fans are disappointed, but many of them understand that the expectations of the game are too high and Rockstar Games cannot give them a Cyberpunk experience. Let’s check more details in this article.
GTA 6 needs some extra polish
Yes, the game needs more polishing as fan expectations are quite high. This delay will allow Rockstar Games to finish the game properly.
According to the latest Insider Gaming podcast, Tom Henderson revealed that the developer told him that they predict that GTA 6’s delay will cost Rockstar/Take-Two an additional $60 million in development. ($10 million per month).
He also believes that this will be the last delay as the gameplay is complete. All they need to do is polish it even more, make it stable and perfect to avoid a Cyberpunk situation.
He also believes that if there is “one glitch that Rockstar can fix,” the game simply won’t be released.
Rockstar won’t release GTA 6 until it’s absolutely perfect. No need to worry about the quality of the game when it eventually comes out.
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Final thoughts
I’m very disappointed and sad, but I respect Rockstar Games’ decision. Let’s be honest, we don’t want another Cyberpunk launch situation.
But personally, I also think that all the delays only increase people’s expectations. At this point, I think a lot of people won’t be happy with the game after it launches, even if the game is good.
FAQ
When is the new GTA 6 release date?
GTA 6 now launches on November 19, 2026, pushed back from May 26, 2026 to allow for additional polish and avoid launch bugs.
Why did Rockstar postpone GTA 6?
Rockstar cites the need for more time to perfect the game to ensure glitches don’t slip through, a lesson learned from Cyberpunk 2077’s underwhelming debut.
Is pre-order available for GTA VI?
Not yet, but you can wishlist the game in the Xbox and PlayStation Store.
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