Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has reassured fans that Grand Theft Auto VI is still set to launch on May 26, 2026, despite previous delays and ongoing speculation about another potential pushback. Speaking in a recent CNBC Money Movers interview, Zelnick said his “level of conviction is very, very high” regarding the game’s current release date — a statement that fans and investors alike are taking as a positive sign.
The road to GTA 6 has been a long one. Fans waited over a decade since GTA V’s 2013 release before Rockstar officially confirmed a sequel in 2022. While GTA Online and GTA V continue to perform well commercially, anticipation for the next installment has only grown.
Originally slated for a Fall 2025 release, the game was delayed to May 26, 2026, with Rockstar citing the need for more time to meet its own quality standards. Given the franchise’s history of pushing technological boundaries, fans expect nothing short of perfection — especially as industry analysts predict GTA 6 could set new records for both sales and video game pricing.
Zelnick acknowledged the pressure but maintained optimism, telling CNBC that Rockstar’s “stock and trade is to have these extraordinary expectations and still to beat them.” He also implied that while any delay would be unfortunate for both players and investors, the current timeline is on track.
If Zelnick’s confidence proves well-placed, May 2026 could mark one of the most significant launches in gaming history — and finally put an end to one of the longest waits for a sequel the industry has ever seen.
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