GTA VI: Once again bad news has come regarding the most popular and much awaited game of the gaming world, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6). Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive have officially announced that the release date of the game has now been pushed back to November 19, 2026. This is the second time that the release of GTA 6 has been postponed, leaving fans to wait for 13 years for the next part of the franchise after GTA V (2013).
Why is there a delay?
Earlier GTA 6 was to be launched in Fall 2025, but in May 2025 it was postponed to May 2026. Now the company has again delayed it by six months and fixed it for November 2026.
Rockstar Games issued a statement on It is clear that Rockstar is again doing what it is known for, no compromise on quality.
Full timeline of delays
December 2023: Rockstar released the first trailer for GTA VI and gave a Fall 2025 release window.
May 2025: Take-Two first announced that the launch has been postponed to May 2026.
November 2025: Release date extended for the second time, now the new date is 19 November 2026.
What’s going on in Rockstar’s mind?
Gaming experts believe that this step of Rockstar is not wrong. History is witness to the fact that when GTA V was released after several delays, it created history in the gaming industry and has earned more than $8 billion so far. Analyst Wyatt Swanson says, “Releasing a game too hastily can ruin it, but Rockstar always takes its time to perfect the game.”
What will be special in GTA 6?
The story of GTA VI is set in a Miami-like city inspired by Vice City. This time there will be two main characters in the game, a woman Lucia, who is the first female lead of the series, and her partner. In the first trailer, both of them are shown in a world full of crime, hustle and adventure.
How much can it cost?
While on one hand the release date has been extended, discussions are also going on regarding the price of the game. According to a report by MIDiA Research, if Rockstar sells the game at $69.99 (approximately Rs 5800), it will make more profit, while keeping the price at $100 or more may reduce sales. According to the report, about 60% players are ready to buy GTA 6 at $70 but this number decreases significantly as the price increases.
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