Amid heightened anticipation and swirling speculation across the global gaming community, fresh rumours suggesting a further postponement of GTA 6 release date to 2027 have triggered widespread alarm among fans. However, a prominent Rockstar Games insider has now dismissed these claims, calling them unfounded and urging gamers to remain patient as the studio pushes toward the already-announced timeline of November 19, 2026, as per a report by Dexerto.
GTA 6 release date update
Rockstar Games continues to maintain its official position regarding the GTA 6 release date, reiterating that the title remains on track for its November 2026 launch. The upcoming instalment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise has already weathered multiple delays, triggering enormous curiosity and occasionally panic among its loyal fanbase.
The latest wave of concern surfaced after reports hinted that the game though reportedly “complete”, might require further production time in the aftermath of internal turmoil, including allegations of “union busting” and subsequent staff protests.
Rockstar insiders, however, have countered the narrative. Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly, a trusted voice who accurately predicted earlier delays, stressed that speculation of a shift to 2027 is nothing more than “total BS”, according to the Dexerto report.
Is Rockstar Planning Another Delay Today?
Concerns inside the studio were reportedly sparked after several senior-level employees were dismissed during the alleged labour dispute, leading some developers to fear additional slippage in deadlines.
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“These are very senior artists, animators, QA testers, designers, programmers and producers. Including Leads,” one employee reportedly said, noting that their absence would impact production timelines.Yet Reilly has insisted that no such decision has been made. He emphasised that while the team is still refining the game to ensure it releases in a polished, bug-free state, particularly after the Cyberpunk 2077 controversy, no determination about a further delay is even possible at this stage.
Is GTA 6 2027 Delay Rumour True?
The short answer: No, according to the insider.
“This is total BS. I can confirm that GTA 6 is still too far out to determine if another delay is needed yet,” Reilly wrote on X, urging the community to “relax” and stop engaging with baseless speculation.
Take-Two Interactive Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick also expressed confidence, stating he is “highly confident” that the game will release in November 2026 without further postponements. Zelnick has previously described GTA 6 as a title poised to “set creative benchmarks for the series, industry and entertainment.”
Is GTA 6 Gameplay Leak Real?Fueling the confusion around the GTA 6 release date were a series of viral gameplay “leaks,” many of which were later exposed as AI-generated fabrications. Despite being debunked, these clips accumulated millions of views, further complicating the rumour landscape.
Rockstar has remained focused on ensuring Grand Theft Auto VI delivers unprecedented realism and technical innovation. A former developer has claimed the game’s visual and environmental realism will “blow people away,” while Reilly has previously suggested that no other studio will be able to replicate GTA 6’s advancements for at least two decades.
FAQs:
Is GTA 6 delayed to 2027?
No. A Rockstar insider has rejected these rumours, confirming that such a delay has not been considered.
What is the official GTA 6 release date?
Rockstar Games has scheduled the release for November 19, 2026, with no official change announced.
