Take-Two is standing firm on GTA 6's release date in new update

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has once again confirmed the release date for Grand Theft Auto 6, amid ongoing concerns about the game's development timeline and if fans will have to endure yet another delay announcement from Rockstar Games.

In a recent interview, Zelnick explained that GTA 6 is approximately 18 months behind its original internal target, but still on schedule for a late 2026 release. This reaffirms the company's continued confidence in the launch window, even as rumors of delays, speculative pre-order dates, and intense price estimations bubble online.

The confirmation comes as Take-Two continues to manage expectations around Rockstar's flagship title. Zelnick's remarks align with previous statements that the company is prioritizing quality over speed, ensuring that the game meets the high standards Rockstar has set for its open-world experiences.

Given how much money Take-Two makes off the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and how much money specifically GTA Online pulls in every quarter, Take-Two will give Rockstar Games as much time as they need to make sure GTA 6 hits Rockstar's, and hopefully, fan expectations.

With marketing efforts expected to ramp up "soon", the next few months will be critical in shaping public perception around GTA 6. For now, fans can rest assured that GTA 6 remains on track for its November 19, 2026, debut, a release that could once again redefine the AAA gaming landscape.

In other GTA 6 news, one Italian retailer has put up a pre-order listing for GTA 6 at the standard price for a AAA game. That listing has now sold out. For more information on that story, check out the link below.

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