While Rockstar Games hasn’t officially altered its late-2026 timeline, the growing buzz has rekindled interest in a release schedule that has already been delayed once.
Origin of the 2027 speculation
Recent chatter on X has suggested that Rockstar has internally shifted the launch of GTA 6 to 2027. One of the sources for this claim is an account known for posting unverified information.
This post gained traction quickly.
BREAKING: A Rockstar Games insider has indicated that Grand Theft Auto VI might be delayed further, potentially into 2027 or later. pic.twitter.com/NouvJBCmpr
— Joker (@GTASixJoker) November 27, 2025
Shortly afterward, Reece ‘Kiwi Talkz’ Reilly, who had accurately predicted the shift from May to November 2026, dismissed the speculation.
“This is total BS,” Reilly stated, emphasizing that it’s too soon for Rockstar to assess the need for another delay, attributing the rumors to engagement-seeking behavior over actual news.
This is total BS, I can confirm that GTA 6 is still too far out to determine if another delay is needed yet.
These people are just stirring the pot for engagement. If I hear rumblings of another delay I will let you know but for now stop believing this crap.Relax GTA fans https://t.co/cu6bu0QFTd
— Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly (@kiwitalkz) November 28, 2025
He later noted that he has limited access to Rockstar’s internal schedules and that significant leaks are improbable due to the professional risks involved.
Rockstar’s statements on the GTA 6 release date
Initially, Rockstar set a release date for May 26, 2026. In October, the studio acknowledged that this date would not be met and rescheduled the launch for November 19, 2026.
Hi everyone,
Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026.We apologize for the additional waiting time, but these extra months will enable us to deliver the level of polish you expect and… pic.twitter.com/yLX9KIiDzX
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) November 6, 2025
At that time, Rockstar indicated that the additional months were necessary for polishing the game.
Since then, no further official updates have been released.
Implications of another GTA 6 delay on public interest
So we don’t know what trolling is anymore
— Raks (@Raks54672917) November 28, 2025
Former Rockstar developer Mike York recently contributed his thoughts, cautioning that frequent delays could diminish the game’s momentum in his interview with Dexerto.
He remarked that prolonged anticipation without solid updates may lead to diminishing interest, as players stop tracking news and eventually lose interest. This potential risk now looms in conjunction with the ongoing excitement.
So, is GTA 6 really delayed to 2027?
No official announcement confirms a delay to 2027. Rockstar’s timeline remains directed towards November 2026. Anything beyond that is purely speculative, and that is what has been confirmed.
