GTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series
Rockstar Games has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to November 2026 and confirmed the game will be digital-only. The title has faced significant development challenges, including leaks and internal labor disputes regarding unionization.
Why it matters
As one of the most anticipated entertainment products in history, the delays and shift to a digital-only model signal broader trends in the gaming industry's distribution and labor practices.
It’s been over a decade and two console generations since GTA V came out, and its sequel is still a work in progress. GTA VI has faced multiple delays, with developer Rockstar Games bumping back its predicted release date twice, first to May 26th, 2026, then again to November 19th, 2026 , a full year after its originally planned release window of fall 2025, and facing accusations of union busting after firing more than 30 employees. Now, preorders have opened for the digital code-only game, offering the $79.99 standard edition and $99.99 Ultimate Edition on both PS5 and Xbox Series X / S . Early official glimpses offered a look at the game’s protagonists , Jason and Lucia, as the game will follow the pair around Vice City as they attempt to navigate a criminal conspiracy after a job goes south.
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