Take-Two Rebuffs GTA 6 Delay Rumors, Reaffirms Launch

Take-Two Interactive has publicly pushed back against the latest wave of Grand Theft Auto VI delay rumors, with reporting from The Shortcut — citing journalist Matt Swider — stating that the game remains on track for its scheduled launch window. The denial comes after weeks of speculation across social media, leaker forums, and investor channels suggesting another slip was imminent.

What Take-Two is saying

According to the report, the publisher’s position is straightforward: the schedule communicated to investors and to the public has not changed. That stance is consistent with Take-Two’s recent earnings commentary, in which CEO Strauss Zelnick has repeatedly described GTA VI as the centerpiece of the company’s fiscal year and pointed to Rockstar’s confidence in hitting its window. No additional delay has been announced through the Rockstar Newswire, Rockstar’s official social channels, or Take-Two’s investor relations site.

Vice City at sunset — from the December 2023 reveal trailer. Source: Rockstar Games.

Why the rumors keep returning

Delay speculation has been a near-constant companion to GTA VI’s development cycle. The game was first formally revealed in December 2023, followed by a second trailer on May 6, 2025 that added significant new footage of Leonida, Jason, and Lucia. Every gap between official communications has produced new rumor cycles, often amplified by anonymous “insider” accounts and out-of-context analyst notes.

This particular rumor wave gained traction in part because Take-Two had not posted a Rockstar-specific update for several weeks. Historically, that kind of silence has correlated with marketing ramps rather than schedule changes — Rockstar’s pattern is to go dark before major beats, not to leak slippage. The Shortcut’s report aligns with that read.

What’s next

The next watchable dates are Take-Two’s earnings cadence and any Newswire activity tied to a pre-launch marketing push. If the company’s position changes, it will appear there first — not in unverified social posts. For now, the on-record statement is the one that matters: launch remains scheduled, and the publisher is not signaling a delay.

We will continue to monitor the Rockstar Newswire and Take-Two’s investor relations channels. If a formal change is announced, this article will be updated and a separate news item will be published.