The delay of GTA 6 sinks Take-Two: its shares fall 18% after company review

Take-Two's shares plummet 18% after GTA 6 delay until November 2026.

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Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed until November 19, 2026, and the reaction in the markets has been swift. According to data from TradingView, shares of Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, plummeted by as much as 18% in a matter of minutes before stabilizing around $228 per share.

Rockstar’s statement, released on November 6, explains that this new delay will allow the studio to “achieve the level of quality that players expect and deserve”. However, the announcement has not been well received by investors, who were expecting a May 2026 release to bolster the company’s fiscal year results.

A short-term blow, but long-term confidence

Despite the initial drop, several analysts predict that the stock will recover in the coming weeks, as GTA 6 remains one of the most highly anticipated releases in the industry and one of the most profitable projects in entertainment history.

Rockstar claims to be “incredibly excited” to show more of the game in the coming months, set in Leonida, a modern reinterpretation of the state of Florida, with a return to the iconic Vice City.

The delay may also impact Take-Two‘s promotional plans for late 2025, particularly its pre-order strategy and revenue projections. For now, the market has spoken loudly, and all indications are that GTA 6 will be a hot topic in both gaming media and the global gaming economy.