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Why does Grand Theft Auto 6 keep getting delayed?

Why does Grand Theft Auto 6 keep getting delayed?

Summary

The release of the video game Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed again, now expected on November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games, known for its high-quality and meticulous game development, faces challenges like high expectations and the ongoing success of its existing games. The game will feature main characters Jason and Lucia and is set in a fictional US state inspired by Florida.

Key Facts

  • Grand Theft Auto 6 is now set to release on November 19, 2026, after multiple delays.
  • Rockstar Games confirmed it was working on the game in February 2022.
  • The game features two main characters, Jason and Lucia, in a setting based on Florida.
  • Rockstar's previous big game release, Red Dead Redemption 2, came out in 2018.
  • Grand Theft Auto 5 is the second best-selling game of all time and still generates significant income.
  • The game's trailers have broken YouTube viewership records, showing high public interest.
  • Strauss Zelnick, from Rockstar's parent company Take-Two Interactive, stated the team seeks perfection.
  • GTA Online continues to succeed but has seen a recent decline according to Take-Two.

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