No. GTA 6 is available to pre-order and launches November 19, 2026.

Is GTA 6 Delayed Again?

Q: How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?

Twice: in May 2025 (to May 26, 2026) and in November 2025 (to November 19, 2026).

Q: What was GTA 6's original release date?

GTA 6 originally targeted fall 2025, then May 26, 2026. It now launches November 19, 2026.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

No. GTA 6 has not been delayed again and is still coming on November 19, 2026. Take-Two and Rockstar have repeatedly reaffirmed the date, pre-orders have been live since June 25, and preload is scheduled for November 12.

GTA 6 delay history

Date	What happened	Release target
February 4, 2022	Rockstar confirms the next GTA is “well underway”	—
December 5, 2023	Trailer 1 released	2025
May 2, 2025	First delay announced	May 26, 2026
November 6, 2025	Second delay announced	November 19, 2026
June 25, 2026	Pre-orders open with the date on store listings	November 19, 2026
September 25, 2026	Still on track	November 19, 2026

What was GTA 6’s original release date?

When Trailer 1 launched in December 2023, Rockstar gave a 2025 window, and Take-Two later narrowed it to fall 2025. That’s the original target. The first delay moved GTA 6 to May 26, 2026, and the second to November 19, 2026.

How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?

Twice: once in May 2025 (fall 2025 → May 26, 2026) and once in November 2025 (→ November 19, 2026). Both times Rockstar said it needed extra time to deliver the game at the quality players expect.

Was GTA 6 delayed to 2027 or 2028?

No. Claims about a 2027 or 2028 delay are rumors. The official date is November 19, 2026, and it’s printed on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Rockstar Store listings.

Is GTA 6 cancelled?

No. GTA 6 is fully announced, priced, available to pre-order, and scheduled to preload on November 12, 2026.

Signs the date is locked

Pre-orders have been live since June 25, 2026, with the date on every store listing.
Preload is scheduled for November 12, when code-in-box copies also ship to stores.
Official accessories, including limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers, are timed for launch.
Rockstar released a full gameplay showcase, “An Extended Look”, on August 27, 2026.
Other publishers have moved their games away from November to avoid GTA 6.

Why is GTA 6 taking so long?

GTA 6 is Rockstar’s biggest project ever: development reportedly began around 2014, and analysts estimate the budget at over $1 billion. Rockstar’s previous game, Red Dead Redemption 2, was also delayed twice. More in GTA 6 budget and development history.

FAQ

Will GTA 6 be delayed again?

Nothing suggests it. A delay this close to launch, with physical copies already scheduled for stores, would be extremely unusual. We update this page the same hour if anything changes.

When was GTA 6 supposed to come out?

Originally in fall 2025, then on May 26, 2026. It now launches on November 19, 2026.