GTA 6 Third Delay Fears Won’t Go Away Despite Positive Leaks
With GTA 6 officially slated for November 19, 2026, the countdown has begun—but for many in the community, the anxiety of another delay lingers. Despite recent insider reports suggesting Rockstar is confident in its release timeline, a deep-seated skepticism persists among fans, who say they won’t feel secure until the game is available for pre-order.
This cautious outlook stems from recent history. GTA 6 has already been delayed twice—first from 2025 to May 2026, then to November 2026. Each postponement has left players wary, conditioning them to expect further setbacks until Rockstar takes concrete, irreversible steps toward launch.
The latest reassurance comes from Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming, who stated on a podcast that “Rockstar are confident enough now that it will release this year.” He even suggested the launch could be so massive it strains internet infrastructure. Yet for many, such claims—while encouraging—are not enough to erase doubt.
Fan sentiment online reflects this persistent unease. Comments like “I’ll believe it when I’m playing it” and “When a date is solidified, it will become available for pre-order” are common. Until Rockstar opens pre-orders or showcases raw, unedited gameplay—neither of which has happened—a significant portion of the player base remains in “wait-and-see” mode.
Adding to the conversation, Henderson also predicted an $80 base price for the game, with a $100 deluxe edition, figures that align with creeping industry standards rather than the steeper $100 baseline some had feared.
The next potential milestone for news is Take-Two Interactive’s earnings call on February 5. Historically, Rockstar has used these events to share major updates. Whether it will bring concrete assurances—or more ambiguous hints—remains to be seen.
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For now, the divide is clear: between insider optimism and fan skepticism, bridged only by the eventual appearance of a “pre-order now” button. Until then, the shadow of a third delay continues to loom over the streets of Vice City.