Grand Theft Auto VI is currently scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. That was reaffirmed yesterday during Take-Two Interactive’s Q4 fiscal year 2026 earnings call. Take-Two included the date in its official investor materials and future release lineup, with the company’s initial FY2027 outlook listing Net Bookings of $8.0 to $8.2 billion and GAAP net revenue expected between $7.9 and $8.1 billion. That said, the filing includes standard forward-looking-statement warnings, and actual outcomes may vary, including risks around timely game releases.
Zelnick was deliberate about the tone he set with investors. “I think reiterating November 19 as a launch day today is probably a positive,” he said, framing the reaffirmation as a market signal rather than a routine update. He also reported that Take-Two’s fiscal 2026 performance was “exceptional and exceeded initial expectations at every label,” closing the year with $6.72 billion in net bookings.
Take-Two has reaffirmed the November 19, 2026 release date, which Rockstar also lists on its official GTA VI page. No new delay has been announced. Insider Gaming has called the delay rumors circulating on social media ragebait with no factual basis, and Zelnick told Variety directly that the game will ship on November 19.
The Delay History
Publicly, GTA VI has been delayed twice. The first delay came in May 2025, moving the game from its original 2025 window to May 26, 2026. The second came in November 2025, pushing it again to the current November 19 date. Rockstar cited the need for additional polish time on both occasions. In a separate interview, Zelnick said GTA VI was about “18 months behind the original date,” which has led some observers to speculate about an earlier internal target, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Platforms
GTA VI is currently announced only for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at launch, with no PC version confirmed. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has explained why the game is launching on consoles first, and Rockstar’s official page lists only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Based on Rockstar’s historical pattern with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, a PC release is expected 12 to 18 months after the console launch, likely sometime in 2027 or 2028.
PlayStation is already telling PS4 players to upgrade to PS5 ahead of GTA 6, sending emails and console messages to select users urging them to make the switch before the November launch. That kind of coordinated, platform-level messaging does not happen without a firm plan behind it.
Price and Pre-Orders
No official GTA VI price has been announced. Some analysts have argued for an $80 price point, but that remains speculation. Zelnick has discussed pricing philosophy in general terms, describing the eventual price as “reasonable” and consistent with the current AAA market, but has not stated a specific figure for GTA 6. A Dutch retailer listed the game at 99 euros, which is also an unconfirmed placeholder. Zelnick confirmed that pricing will not be revealed through earnings calls.
On the pre-order front, a Best Buy email earlier this month reportedly leaked a GTA 6 pre-order date, pointing to May 18 as the date pre-orders would go live. They never did. As expected, the GTA 6 pre-order rumors turned out to be another false alarm, with Zelnick addressing the situation directly and calling it an error. Pre-orders are not open. Wait for Rockstar’s official Newswire before committing to anything.
Sales Context: Why the Stakes Are This High
To understand the weight behind Zelnick’s confidence, consider what Take-Two is building on. The earnings call confirmed that GTA V has now sold close to 230 million units worldwide since its 2013 release. Red Dead Redemption 2 has also remained one of the best-selling games ever, further raising expectations for Rockstar’s next release. GTA VI follows both as Rockstar’s two biggest modern commercial successes. The pressure to deliver is not just a fan expectation; it is the foundation of an $8 billion financial outlook.
Take-Two has said Rockstar expects GTA VI marketing to begin in summer 2026. What that brings with it, whether a new trailer, pre-orders, pricing, or gameplay reveals, has not been confirmed. On the call, Take-Two said Rockstar will share GTA-series details when ready. Summer marketing could bring more information, but Rockstar has not committed to the next trailer, pre-orders, pricing, editions, gameplay reveals, or GTA Online plans on any specific schedule.
For now, the game is six months away. The only reliable sources are Rockstar’s official Newswire and Take-Two’s investor communications. Everything else is speculation.
