GTA 6 release date seems locked in at last as Rockstar owner promises "launch marketing" starts this summer: "Groundbreaking for Take-Two and the entire entertainment industry"

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(Image credit: Rockstar Games / Take-Two)

Following its latest delay, the new GTA 6 release date of November 19, 2026 will surely, definitely stick this time, Rockstar owner Take-Two suggests in a new financial release revealing that "launch marketing" for the anticipated game will begin this summer.

Per IGN, Take-Two's latest financial report packaging quietly heads off concerns around another GTA 6 delay.

"Our execution throughout Fiscal 2026 has been extraordinary and we are highly confident as we approach Fiscal 2027 – which promises to be groundbreaking for Take-Two and the entire entertainment industry – led by the November 19th release of Grand Theft Auto VI with Rockstar’s launch marketing set to begin this Summer," a release reads.

Austin Wood
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Austin has been a game journalist for 12 years, having freelanced for the likes of PC Gamer, Eurogamer, IGN, Sports Illustrated, and more while finishing his journalism degree. He's been with GamesRadar+ since 2019. They've yet to realize his position is a cover for his career-spanning Destiny column, and he's kept the ruse going with a lot of news and the occasional feature, all while playing as many roguelikes as possible.

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