Take-Two Interactive has officially backed Rockstar Games' decision to delay the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) until May 26, 2026, pushing it back from its originally anticipated fall 2025 launch. The publisher emphasized that the extra development time is essential to meet player expectations and ensure the game maintains the high quality synonymous with the franchise.

In a public statement, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, voiced full support for the delay. He described GTA 6 as a “revolutionary entertainment product” that will “exceed audience expectations.” Zelnick also highlighted the company’s commitment to delivering excellence, noting that while delays are not taken lightly, Take-Two remains confident in the title's future success and its potential to drive long-term growth and profitability for shareholders.

Remarkably, despite the absence of GTA 6 in the near term, Take-Two continues to project record-breaking revenues for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. The company plans to release its next earnings report on May 15, 2025, which will offer further insight into its financial trajectory.

Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto V, which launched back in 2013, continues to defy the odds. As of February 2024, total sales surpassed 210 million units worldwide. With multiple re-releases across platforms — including an enhanced PC version released in March.

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