Grand Theft Auto VI isn’t moving—at least not according to Take‑Two’s latest investor remarks. During the company’s annual shareholder meeting on September 18, executives reiterated that Rockstar is still targeting May 26, 2026 for launch, and that “more details” are on the way as marketing ramps.
What Take‑Two said
In prepared comments referenced around the meeting, CEO Strauss Zelnick again framed GTA VI as the pillar of the next fiscal step‑up:
As we bring our exciting lineup to market, including Grand Theft Auto VI in Fiscal 2027, we expect to achieve record levels of Net Bookings that will establish a new baseline for our business and set us on a path of enhanced profitability. – Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick
The company also reiterated that Rockstar :
We are dependent on the future success of our Grand Theft Auto products and other hit titles
Keeping the door open for another info beat before year’s end. (Quote attribution: round‑up and transcript notes via RockstarINTEL.)
What that means for the timeline
The current plan remains a late‑May 2026 launch window, despite fresh rumor chatter about a potential slip. Take‑Two’s reaffirmation doesn’t guarantee the date—few things in AAA development do—but it’s the clearest on‑the‑record signal since the last earnings update. If Rockstar follows recent patterns, expect a marketing cadence of one more deep‑dive trailer and targeted previews before pre‑orders and final platform specifics lock.
We’ll keep tracking any hard changes to date, platform notes, or ratings updates. For readers, we’ll add regional release‑time tables closer to launch if Rockstar provides exact hours.
