Rockstar has officially delayed GTA 6 to November 2026. Just minutes after the announcement, Take-Two’s stock dropped by nearly 10% in after-hours trading.
Rockstar Games officially announced earlier today that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed and won’t be arriving as soon as fans expected. The studio revealed that the long-awaited sequel is now scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, moving it from its previous May 2026 date.
In its statement, Rockstar apologized, saying “we are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.”
Almost immediately after the news broke, Take-Two Interactive’s stock price dropped sharply, falling around 10% in after-hours trading.
GTA 6 Delay Wipes Nearly $30 Off Take-Two’s Stock
The announcement went live at approximately 4:05 PM ET, just minutes after the U.S. stock market had closed. Within minutes, Take-Two’s (TTWO) shares had fallen from around $255 to a low of around $227, a $28 per-share drop in after-hours movement. At the time of writing, the stock is hovering just under $234, showing no immediate recovery following the GTA 6 delay.
While delays in big AAA titles aren’t new, this one comes after Rockstar had already moved GTA 6 once before, from a spring 2025 window to May 2026, and now to late 2026. The extended timeline appears to have caught investors off guard, especially given that GTA 6 is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment releases of all time.
Apart from the official news, new leaks continue to circulate. One recent rumor claims that GTA 6 will bring back a 6-star wanted level, include underwater treasure zones, and introduce a relationship system similar to Red Dead Redemption 2’s honor system. There are also leaks about 700+ enterable shops, a dual-protagonist character switch, and even a possible Drake radio station based on comments from music producer Jermaine Dupri.
Still, none of this is confirmed by Rockstar, who have remained tight-lipped outside of the two official trailers.
What do you think about the GTA 6 delay? Was Rockstar right to push it again, or should they lock the date and stick to it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
