GTA 6 delayed again as Rockstar seeks more time for perfection
Rockstar Games has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) again, pushing it back from May 2026. This follows the initial postponement from its original fall 2025 date. The company released the first trailer in December 2023.
The delay was announced on November 6, 2025, by Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games. He cited the need for more time to finalize the project. Following this announcement, Take-Two Interactive's stock fell 14.88% to $216.86 per share by November 7, 2025, a significant drop from its previous trading price of $243 per share.
In the second quarter of 2025, Take-Two reported a net loss of $133.9 million, or $0.73 per share, despite a 33% year-over-year increase in revenue to $1.96 billion. The company's market capitalization currently stands at $46.56 billion. Meanwhile, Rockstar Games has taken stern action against leaks, firing over 30 employees for discussing GTA VI's development with outsiders.
The delay of GTA VI has had a notable impact on Take-Two Interactive's stock, with investors reacting to the news. Despite the setback, the company's revenue has seen growth. Fans eagerly await the finalized version of GTA VI, with no new release date announced yet.
