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GTA 6 Release Date About 18 Months Behind Original Target, Take-Two Boss Reveals, Suggesting Spring 2025 Was Once the Goal Internally
Strauss Zelnick said the game had fallen about 18 months behind schedule before Take-Two reaffirmed its 19 November launch window.
- During an interview with podcast host David Senra published over the weekend, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI is currently 18 months behind its original internal schedule.
- Originally targeting a spring 2025 launch, the project shifted to a fall 2025 window, then May 2026, before finally settling on a November 19, 2026, release date.
- Business Insider estimates Take-Two has spent between $1 billion and $1.5 billion on the game, reflecting intense pressure to deliver what Zelnick describes as the most valuable entertainment property in the world.
- Responding to concerns about potential delays, Zelnick maintained firm confidence in the schedule, stating, "November 19th, I do know," regarding the game's release.
- While Rockstar expects marketing to ramp up this summer, fans continue to question when a third official trailer might be revealed.
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