Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed during the company’s Q2 FY2027 earnings call on November 9, 2026, that Rockstar Games has completed development of Grand Theft Auto VI. The statement came just ten days before launch, reinforcing that the game arrives on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with no further delays.
What happened?
Zelnick said: “Right now, Rockstar has completed the development of GTA 6. That may not come as a surprise to you since we’re 10 days away from the release. They have done their very best work, and it’s going to come to consumers soon.” Pre-orders are tracking “far above” the company’s original expectations. Digital pre-loading has already begun in some regions, with files up to 212 GB.
Why this matters
After two delays (originally targeted for 2025, then May 2026), the official confirmation that the final build is ready removes the main uncertainty. Take-Two maintained guidance and raised net bookings expectations for the December quarter. The title is widely seen as the biggest entertainment product launch in history by potential revenue.
What changes in practice
Players can pre-load with greater confidence. The PC version remains scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. GTA Online will continue to receive support after GTA 6 launches. Sources: Take-Two earnings call, The Verge, Beebom and Eurogamer.
Image credit: Rockstar Games | Source: The Verge / official material
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