GTA 6 Release Date Update Incoming: August 7 Earnings Call Could Confirm Delay
With less than 10 months until Grand Theft Auto VI’s scheduled May 26, 2026 launch, all eyes turn to Take-Two Interactive’s August 7 earnings call – where Rockstar’s parent company may address growing fears of another delay. Industry analysts and insiders warn this critical update could push gaming’s most anticipated title to September, extending a 13-year wait for fans.

Why August 7 Matters
Take-Two’s quarterly earnings calls have historically delivered major GTA updates:
- Previous calls confirmed the May 2026 release date after its initial delay from Fall 2025
- CEO Strauss Zelnick uses these events to manage investor expectations
- No official GTA 6 news has surfaced since December 2023’s trailer
The August 7 briefing marks Rockstar’s last major pre-launch window to adjust timelines without significant financial repercussions.
The September Delay Rumors
Credible leaker Millie A (with prior accurate reveals) warns:
“Internal talks suggest a possible slip to September 2026.”
This aligns with:
- Rockstar’s pattern (RDR2 was delayed twice)
- Development scale: GTA 6’s living Vice City and dual protagonists demand polish
- Strategic positioning: September avoids summer blockbusters and precedes holiday sales
Fan Anxiety Peaks
Community reactions reflect fractured optimism:
- “If they delay again, I’m done. 13 years is torture.” (Reddit)
- *“September actually makes sense – avoids *Elder Scrolls 6* hype.”* (Twitter)
- “Just confirm May isn’t dead, please!” (GTA Forums)
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Two Possible Outcomes
- Best Case: Zelnick reaffirms May 2026, unveiling pre-order dates
- Likely Scenario: Delay to September announced with new trailer to soften blow
Rockstar’s silence suggests significant news is imminent – for better or worse.