# Is GTA 6 delayed again? The 2027 delay rumour, graded

Source: https://gta.kuber.studio/leaks/gta-6-another-delay-rumour
Status: debunked
Updated: 2026-11-15

> GTA 6 is not delayed again. It launches Nov 19, 2026, the game is finished and pre-loads are live. Every 2026 rumour of a slip to 2027 is debunked.

**Quick answer:** **Debunked.** GTA 6 still launches **Nov 19, 2026**. Take-Two said on Nov 9 that development is finished, the game is **pre-loading on consoles since Nov 10**, and the first update rolled out Nov 13. The two real delays are on [[timeline/gta-6-delays|the delays timeline]].

| Key fact | |
| --- | --- |
| Release date | Nov 19, 2026 |
| Real delays | Two (May 2025, Nov 2025) |
| Rumoured new date | Feb 2027 or later |
| Last reaffirmed | Nov 9, 2026 (Take-Two) |
| Pre-load | Live since Nov 10 |

No, GTA 6 is not delayed again. It launches **Thursday, November 19, 2026** on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two said on Nov 9 that Rockstar has finished development, pre-loads have been live since Nov 10, and the first update rolled out on Nov 13. Every 2026 rumour of a third delay to 2027 is <span class="tag-debunked">debunked</span>.

## The claim

"GTA 6 slips again, to February 2027 or later." Versions of this did the rounds several times in 2026, usually spiking before each Take-Two earnings call.

## Where did it come from?

4chan posts and parody accounts, according to [IBTimes UK](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/gta-6-release-date-2027-delay-claims-unconfirmed-1828314). None traced back to Rockstar, Take-Two or a credible reporter. A related rumour said the physical edition would slip.

The rumours had a real basis in history. GTA 6 *was* delayed twice, so people were primed to expect a third.

## The real delays

| Announced | From | To | Grade |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dec 4, 2023 (Trailer 1) | n/a | "2025" | <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span> |
| May 16, 2024 (Take-Two) | "Calendar 2025" | "Fall of Calendar 2025" | <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span> |
| May 2, 2025 (Rockstar) | Fall 2025 | May 26, 2026 | <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span> |
| Nov 6, 2025 (Rockstar) | May 26, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span> |

In May 2025 Rockstar said: "We are very sorry that this is later than you expected", per [Business Today](https://www.businesstoday.in/amp/technology/news/story/gta-6-delayed-once-again-rockstar-games-announces-new-launch-date-in-2026-474537-2025-05-02). The November 2025 move cited extra polish, [Notebookcheck](https://www.notebookcheck.net/GTA-6-now-officially-delayed-to-November-2026.1157152.0.html) reported. Full history: [[timeline/gta-6-delays|GTA 6 delays]].

## Evidence against a third delay

Take-Two reaffirmed the date at every earnings report in 2026:

- **Feb 3, 2026:** on track for Nov 19. Asked about a physical-edition delay, Strauss Zelnick said: "That's not the plan," per [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2026/02/03/gta-6-release-date-physical-edition-delay-rumors-take-two-earnings-borderlands-4-switch-2-ai-games/). <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span>
- **May 21, 2026:** Take-Two's [8-K](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000946581/000162828026037260/ttwo4q26earningsrelease.htm) tied its record FY27 outlook to "the November 19th launch of Grand Theft Auto VI". <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span>
- **Aug 7, 2026:** the Q1 release reaffirmed Nov 19. <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span>
- **Nov 9, 2026:** "The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is ten days away," per the [8-K](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000946581/000162828026072175/ttwo2q27earningsrelease.htm). On the call, executives said Rockstar has finished development and the marketing campaign is set, [GamesBeat](https://gamesbeat.com/all-the-takeaways-on-gta-from-the-take-two-earnings-call-strauss-zelnick/) reported. <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span>

And the launch machinery is already running:

- **Pre-load opened Nov 10** on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. See [[release/gta-6-preload-and-file-size|pre-load and file size]].
- **Boxed codes reached stores Nov 12.** See [[release/gta-6-physical-copy-no-disc|the physical copy]].
- **Update 1.002.000 rolled out Nov 13.** <span class="tag-reported">reported</span>

## Did the 2025 firings cause a delay?

No, according to Take-Two, which said the October 2025 UK firings were unrelated to the November 2025 delay. That is a company claim; the firings themselves are disputed at tribunal. See [[timeline/rockstar-uk-firings-and-union|Rockstar UK firings and the union]].

## Our verdict

| Claim | Grade |
| --- | --- |
| GTA 6 delayed to 2027 | <span class="tag-debunked">debunked</span> |
| Physical edition delayed | <span class="tag-debunked">debunked</span> |
| GTA 6 launches Nov 19, 2026 | <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span> (scheduled) |

## What would change this grade?

Only a last-minute Rockstar announcement, and nothing points to one. We will mark this page final once the game unlocks in New Zealand at 11:00 UTC on Nov 18. Exact times for your region are on [[release/gta-6-release-time-by-country|release time by country]].

## Changelog

- **2026-11-15:** Page published. 2027 delay graded debunked (Take-Two, Nov 9, 2026). Back to the [[leaks/index|leaks ledger]].

## FAQ

**Is GTA 6 delayed again?**

No. Take-Two reaffirmed Nov 19, 2026 on Nov 9 and said Rockstar has finished development. Pre-loads opened Nov 10.

**How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?**

Twice. In May 2025 it moved from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, and in November 2025 it moved to November 19, 2026.

**Where did the GTA 6 2027 delay rumour come from?**

4chan posts and parody accounts during 2026. None came from Rockstar, Take-Two or a credible outlet.

**Could GTA 6 still be delayed?**

It is very unlikely four days out: the game is finished, files are already on consoles, and boxed codes are in stores.


## Sources

- [Take-Two Q2 FY2027 earnings release (8-K)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000946581/000162828026072175/ttwo2q27earningsrelease.htm) (Take-Two Interactive / SEC EDGAR, Nov 9, 2026)
- [Take-Two Q4 FY2026 earnings release (8-K)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000946581/000162828026037260/ttwo4q26earningsrelease.htm) (Take-Two Interactive / SEC EDGAR, May 21, 2026)
- [Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10](https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/k4ak9okk485712/grand-theft-auto-vi-pre-load-begins-on-november-10) (Rockstar Games, Nov 3, 2026)
- [GTA 6 release date 2027 delay claims unconfirmed](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/gta-6-release-date-2027-delay-claims-unconfirmed-1828314) (IBTimes UK, 2026)
- ['GTA 6' Release Date Still On Track As Take-Two CEO Addresses Physical Edition Delay Rumors](https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2026/02/03/gta-6-release-date-physical-edition-delay-rumors-take-two-earnings-borderlands-4-switch-2-ai-games/) (Forbes, Feb 3, 2026)
- [All the takeaways about GTA VI from the Take-Two earnings call](https://gamesbeat.com/all-the-takeaways-on-gta-from-the-take-two-earnings-call-strauss-zelnick/) (GamesBeat, Nov 9, 2026)
- [GTA 6 delayed once again, Rockstar Games announces new launch date in 2026](https://www.businesstoday.in/amp/technology/news/story/gta-6-delayed-once-again-rockstar-games-announces-new-launch-date-in-2026-474537-2025-05-02) (Business Today, May 2, 2025)
- [GTA 6 now officially delayed to November 2026](https://www.notebookcheck.net/GTA-6-now-officially-delayed-to-November-2026.1157152.0.html) (Notebookcheck, Nov 6, 2025)