Is GTA 6 Delayed Again? Absence from Sony's Calendar

The release date of Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to generate uncertainty. After several official changes announced by Rockstar Games, the absence of the game from Sony’s key 2026 release calendar reopened the discussion about a possible additional delay.

The road to GTA 6’s most recent official release date

Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto 6 in December 2023, triggering a wave of expectations that has not diminished since. Although the company initially projected a fall 2025 release, the schedule shifted quickly.

In May 2025, Rockstar confirmed that the game would not reach that window and adjusted the date to May 26, 2026. Later, in November of the same year, the company announced another delay, moving the release to November 19, 2026. Both changes were officially communicated by the company and reported by specialized outlets such as Gadgets360.

As of today, this remains the last officially confirmed date from the studio.

Sony’s omission and why it fueled speculation

At the end of 2025, Sony Interactive Entertainment shared its list of key releases planned for 2026. In that document, circulated among media outlets and social networks, GTA 6 is not mentioned, despite being one of the most anticipated launches of the year.

This omission was enough for analysts and part of the community to begin wondering whether the game might be pushed once more — this time to 2027. Several media outlets echoed this interpretation, suggesting that the absence could be a potential clue.

However, it is important to contextualize this situation:

• Sony is not the distributor of GTA 6, so its calendar does not always reflect the plans of third-party publishers.
• An omission in a corporate list does not necessarily indicate a delay.
• Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not announced any date changes beyond November 2026.

For now, speculation exists, but it is not supported by official information.

Why the community considers a delay to 2027 possible

Even without confirmation, the speculation did not arise out of nowhere. The community points to three elements that could explain these doubts:

1. History of delays
   The two changes to Rockstar’s official schedule during 2025 created the perception that the project might require more time.

2. The scale of the game
   GTA 6 is one of the industry’s most ambitious developments, and its scale could justify additional time if the studio aims to refine it further.

3. Marketing strategies and release windows
   Sony typically highlights exclusive games or titles with commercial agreements in its calendar. If GTA 6 is not included, some speculate it might not align with Sony’s promotional plans for the year.

The omission of GTA 6 from Sony’s 2026 release calendar raised reasonable questions, especially after two confirmed delays in 2025. However, the official information available indicates that Rockstar still maintains November 19, 2026 as the release date.