GTA 6 release date: The latest news on Rockstar’s next game
After more than a decade of success with Grand Theft Auto 5, Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch in November 2026. Since its 2013 release, GTA 5 has become one of the most commercially successful games ever, selling 230 million copies across three console generations. Much of this longevity can be attributed to the continued popularity of Grand Theft Auto Online, which has kept the aging title relevant through years of updates and new content.
The November 2026 release date represents a significant delay from Rockstar’s original plans. The developer had initially targeted 2025 for the release of its next crime-focused epic, which is set in Vice City, the franchise’s fictional version of Miami that was previously featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Given the intense scrutiny surrounding major game releases—particularly following other high-profile delays such as Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2—the gaming community continues to closely monitor Rockstar and publisher Take-Two for any further announcements regarding GTA 6’s development progress and release timeline.