GTA 6 Has Not Been Delayed, Still On Track For Its November Launch
Grand Theft Auto 6 remains on schedule for its highly anticipated November 19 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as confirmed by Take-Two Interactive during the company’s first quarter earnings call on August 7, 2026.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated during the briefing that “global excitement for the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to build,” citing the company’s strong financial performance and positive outlook surrounding the release. The publisher emphasized that an upcoming “GTA 6: An Extended Look” presentation will further cultivate consumer passion and anticipation ahead of launch.
The confirmation comes as GTA 5 continues to demonstrate remarkable longevity in the gaming market, with over 230 million copies sold worldwide, making it the second best-selling video game of all time behind Minecraft’s 400 million copies. The Grand Theft Auto franchise has also shown sustained commercial strength, achieving 3% growth in microtransactions revenue across the series.
Take-Two reported “excellent” results for its fiscal 2027 first quarter, with the Grand Theft Auto series continuing to exceed company expectations. The publisher reiterated its Fiscal 2027 Net Bookings guidance, reflecting confidence in GTA 6’s commercial potential and its contribution to the company’s financial performance.