Speculation about a possible delay to Grand Theft Auto VI is spreading online after former Rockstar Games animator Mike York said he would not be shocked if Rockstar postpones the game again. York, who worked on GTA V and left Rockstar in 2017, told Indy100 that, based on his experience, the studio can choose to move the release date further if it believes key “final mission” work still needs improvement or if bugs remain. He said delays may be handled by extending timelines as needed, including potentially adding “six more months,” and argued that another postponement would not necessarily harm Rockstar.
Multiple reports note that GTA VI is currently scheduled for release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, after prior shifts from Fall 2025 to May 2026 and then to November 2026. The reports also state that Rockstar will provide another showcase on August 27 via Netflix, featuring an extended look that will air for six hours before being posted to Rockstar’s YouTube channel.
Overall, the new discussion centers on York’s perspective rather than an announced change by Rockstar or Take-Two.
