GTA 6 delay timeline
GTA 6 was delayed twice before landing on November 19, 2026. Here is every key moment, from Rockstar's first confirmation to the final date.
February 2022: officially in development
Rockstar confirmed for the first time that development of the next Grand Theft Auto was well underway.
September 2022: the leak
Early footage leaked online. Rockstar said development would continue as planned. Full story in the 2022 leak explained.
December 2023: the reveal, with a 2025 window
Trailer 1 arrived on December 5, 2023, a day earlier than planned after it leaked, confirming Vice City, Jason and Lucia and a 2025 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two later narrowed this to fall 2025.
May 2025: first delay, to May 26, 2026
Rockstar moved GTA 6 to May 26, 2026, saying it needed more time to deliver the quality players expect. Trailer 2 followed a few days later.
November 2025: second delay, to November 19, 2026
Rockstar pushed the game back another six months to November 19, 2026, again citing the extra time needed to finish the game to its standard.
Today: preload confirmed
With preloading set for November 10, 2026, the November 19 date looks locked in. Studios do not usually schedule preloads for games still at risk of delay.
Questions
How many times was GTA 6 delayed?
Twice: from 2025 to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026.
Why was GTA 6 delayed?
Rockstar said it needed more time to finish the game to its usual quality.
Will GTA 6 be delayed again?
Nothing suggests it; preloading already has a date.
Last checked November 4, 2026. We update this page the moment Rockstar confirms anything new.