Yes, GTA VI is officially delayed again. Here's what we know.
The "We got X before GTA VI" memes live on for at least another year. That's right: Everybody's favorite unreleased video game — Grand Theft Auto VI — has been delayed yet again.
Rumors of an even longer wait have been spreading for a while now, but Rockstar Games confirmed the frustrating news on Thursday.
The company posted on X:
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"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."
The release of GTA VI — or non-release, really — has been an exercise in patience for gamers eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the beloved, ground-breaking franchise. The last installment in the GTA franchise came all the way back in 2013. So, obviously, GTA VI has built up lots of anticipation.
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Initially, it was scheduled for release late this year. It was then pushed to May 26, 2026. Now we're on to November 2026.
"We want to thank you again for your patience and support," Rockstar Games wrote in its latest post announcing the further delay. "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."
If the repeated delays help Rockstar avoid the kinds of launch bugs that plagued Cyberpunk: 2077, they may be worth it for gamers. But that doesn't make the disappointment go down any easier.
While you wait, you can check out some official screenshots from the game, previously released by Rockstar.
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Tim Marcin is an Associate Editor on the culture team at Mashable, where he mostly digs into the weird parts of the internet. You'll also see some coverage of memes, tech, sports, trends, and the occasional hot take. You can find him on Bluesky (sometimes), Instagram (infrequently), or eating Buffalo wings (as often as possible).
