Take-Two CEO says if Grand Theft Auto 6 will be delayed yet again

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of the Grand Theft Auto franchise has responded to concerns that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be delayed again, following the announcement the title's release date being moved to May 2026 due to developer Rockstar games needing more time to complete its creative vision.

GTA was initially meant to release in 2025 when it was first unveiled via its first trailer in December 2023, and as we inched closer to the release window of Fall 2025, fans and the media began to suspect that a delay could be in the works. Unfortunately for eager gamers, those suspicions proved to be true as Rockstar announced via a short statement on its website that GTA 6's release date has now moved to May 2026, specifically May 26, 2026.

Shortly after the announcement of the delay, Rockstar released the second trailer for GTA 6, showcasing much more of the title in what seems to be unprecedented levels of graphical detail. With the precedent now set for GTA 6 being delayed, many fans and publishers alike are concerned the title will be delayed again, but Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick doesn't believe that will be the case. In fact, Zelnick stated he would be very surprised if GTA 6 was delayed for a second time.

"I think historically when we set a specific date, generally speaking, we've been very good about reaching it," said Zelnick in a recent interview with IGN

"As we get closer to completion of a title that's seeking perfection, the needs or lack thereof, for continued polish become clear," Zelnick said. "In this case, there was an opportunity with a small amount of incremental time, we thought, to make sure Rockstar Games achieves its creative vision with no limitations. And I supported, of course, that approach."