GTA 6 May Miss November 2026 Target: Game Still Not Content Complete
Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 may not hit its November 19, 2026 release date. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, speaking on the Button Mash podcast, the game’s content is still not finished.
Development Is Still Ongoing
Schreier revealed that, based on his latest information, GTA 6 has not yet reached the content complete stage. Teams are still finalizing missions, polishing levels, and deciding which content will make the final cut.
In typical game development, features are locked first, then content is completed, followed by the bug-fixing phase. However, for GTA 6, these stages are still overlapping.
Rockstar Won’t Ship an Incomplete Game
Schreier emphasized that Rockstar releasing an unfinished product is simply not an option. Take-Two Interactive’s stock drops roughly 10 percent with each delay announcement. Yet the company appears willing to prioritize quality over financial pressure.
“If we get to October and the game isn’t 100% ready, I think they would rather delay than release it,” Schreier said. He also noted that Take-Two’s fiscal year ends in March, giving Rockstar a buffer until March 2027 if they miss the November window.
Red Dead 2 Scenario Could Repeat
This wouldn’t be surprising given Rockstar’s history with delays. Red Dead Redemption 2 was originally set for Fall 2017, then slipped to Spring 2018, and finally landed in Fall 2018. A similar pattern could unfold for GTA 6.
That said, Schreier added that the November 2026 date feels more realistic than previous targets. Even when the May 2026 date was announced, insiders were skeptical. There’s relatively more confidence in the November window.
No PC Version, PlayStation Is the Focus
GTA 6 will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the PC version coming later. According to Schreier, the majority of sales will be on PlayStation, and the game will significantly drive console sales. Sony is expected to shape its entire 2026 release calendar around GTA 6.
Source: Jason Schreier, Button Mash Podcast (The Ringer-Verse), January 2026