Rockstar confirms the release date of GTA 6

Strauss Zelnick breaks the silence in the midst of a wave of speculation about the game.

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Over the past few weeks, there have been numerous rumors surrounding GTA 6. With supposed leaked reservations, theories about delays, and constant debates about the next trailer, the community remains on high alert for any movement related to Rockstar Games.

Now, Take-Two Interactive has officially spoken out about the game’s status, leaving a clear message: the release schedule remains intact.

GTA 6 maintains its planned release for November 2026

The person in charge of reaffirming this is Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, who, during a new interview, once again mentioned the release date of Grand Theft Auto VI directly. According to the executive, the game is still planned for:

• November 19, 2026

This statement comes at a particularly sensitive time for the community, just after several rumors about possible delays and recent leaks about reservations that ultimately lost momentum. Although Rockstar Games continues to maintain a lot of silence around the game’s marketing campaign, Zelnick’s words once again reinforce the feeling that development is progressing as planned internally.

Meanwhile, the anticipation surrounding GTA 6 continues to grow. Players are still waiting for news about:

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick reconfirms the November 19th launch date for GTAVI in a new interview

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• A possible third trailer
• Official opening of pre-orders
• Special editions
• The official start of the marketing campaign

Additionally, Take-Two will soon hold a new financial meeting, an event that many fans consider important to learn about possible additional clues regarding Rockstar Games’ next steps with the most anticipated release in the industry.