US Edition'Grand Theft Auto VI' Video Game Delayed Again Until Nov. 2026
The delay follows protests over firing 31 employees accused of union activities, with Rockstar citing policy violations; shares of parent company Take-Two fell over 8% after announcement.
- On Wednesday, Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed and set the new release date for November 19, 2026.
- Dozens gathered outside Rockstar Games' Edinburgh, Scotland offices, accusing the studio of 'blatant union busting' after it fired 31 employees, while the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain disputed the claim.
- In a post on X, Rockstar Games said, `We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve`, noting the delay from late 2025 to early 2026.
- Market moves underscored the release's commercial importance as shares of Take-Two Interactive sank more than 8% following the GTA VI delay, raising stakes for the company and investors.
- Originally due later this year, the game is set in Miami-like Vice City with a playable female protagonist, opening with Lucia leaving prison in early footage.
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Before 'Grand Theft Auto VI' delay, Rockstar fired 30 employees
Grand Theft Auto VI got delayed, again, on Thursday, but that's not the only reason developer Rockstar Games is in the news this week.A trade union in the U.K. (where Rockstar is based) has accused the legendary gaming firm of union-busting, per the BBC. This accusation came after Rockstar fired 31 employees at the end of October. The union in question is the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (or IWGB), which claims that the employees …
As GTA 6 gets delayed, fired workers protest outside of Rockstar Games
As the world preoccupies itself with what the delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 means for the gaming industry, a messier fight is underway right outside Rockstar. On Nov. 6, a crowd of people amassed at Rockstar's Edinburgh office to protest the recent firing of over 30 employees. Many of these protesters were holding up signs calling out Rockstar management or referencing Grand Theft Auto in some way. The protesters appear to be a mix of ex-staff, un…
After the unfair dismissal of 30 to 40 British and Canadian employees, qualified by trade union organizations, the video game giant announced a further postponement of the most anticipated game in the world.
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