The developers of GTA 6 have just decided to postpone the open-world shooter again.
This is the announcement: The developers at Rockstar Games have announced the latest postponement of GTA 6 on X.com. Instead of the planned release on May 26, 2026, the action game is now set to be released on November 19, 2026. Previously, the game had already been postponed from Fall 2025. The developers also commented on the reasons for this.
Here you can watch the latest trailer for GTA 6:
More time for a beautiful GTA
What do the developers say about the reasons? The developers of GTA 6 have also commented on X.com about the reasons for the latest postponement. They explain that they need extra time to make the game as fans expect it.
They further regret having to impose this postponement on the fans, but they believe it is necessary. At the same time, the developers of Rockstar Games thank their fans for their continued support and patience.
How do the fans react to the news? The fans are reacting negatively to the latest postponement. Many users are posting memes that symbolize how long they have been waiting for GTA 6 and how much the latest postponement hurts.
Just recently, it became known that Rockstar Games had laid off employees because they apparently wanted to form a union. Most recently, the situation escalated to the point where the laid-off employees also called for a protest against Rockstar Games. However, it is unclear to what extent the layoffs and the turmoil surrounding the employees are related to the postponement.
With the new release date for GTA 6, the game lands in the Christmas season of 2026. This way, the game could also end up under many Christmas trees. However, the price of the action game could become a major topic, even if experts are currently reassuring: Players fear that GTA 6 could cost 100 €, experts say: That is unlikely
