GTA VI has been delayed twice. Here is the full timeline — from the first official confirmation to the final November 19, 2026 date.
The full timeline
- September 17, 2013 — GTA V launches. The next numbered entry won't arrive for more than 13 years.
- February 4, 2022 — Rockstar officially confirms that the next Grand Theft Auto is in active development.
- September 2022 — dozens of clips from an early development build leak online.
- December 2023 — Trailer 1 is released ahead of schedule after leaking, revealing Vice City, Lucia and a 2025 release window.
- May 2, 2025 — first delay: the game moves from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026.
- May 6, 2025 — Trailer 2 introduces Jason and more of Leonida.
- November 6, 2025 — second delay: the date moves to November 19, 2026.
- August 27, 2026 — An Extended Look, a 26-minute gameplay showcase, premieres.
Why was GTA 6 delayed?
In both announcements Rockstar said it needed more time to finish the game to the level of quality players expect. That is common for games of this size: Rockstar's previous release, Red Dead Redemption 2, was also delayed twice before launching in October 2018.
Could it be delayed again?
Nobody outside Rockstar can say for sure. What we can say is that, as of October 2026, pre-orders are open, a long gameplay showcase is out and the November 19 date has been repeated in official material. Those are usually signs that a launch is locked in. If anything changes, our countdown will be updated the same day.
FAQ
How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?
Twice: in May 2025 from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, and in November 2025 to November 19, 2026.
When was GTA 6 announced?
Rockstar confirmed development on February 4, 2022 and released Trailer 1 in December 2023.
