FAQ: Take-Two CEO Doubles Down on GTA 6 Release Date Being Final

When does GTA 6 come out?

Rockstar Games has confirmed Thursday, November 19, 2026 as the official release date for Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Is the GTA 6 release date final?

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company is 'highly confident' in the November 19, 2026 date, calling it effectively final. He previously cautioned that releasing games too early leads to problems.

How much will GTA 6 cost?

Take-Two has not confirmed the price, but CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted the game will cost more than the current $70 standard, arguing that game prices haven't kept pace with inflation. Industry speculation ranges from $70 to $80.

Where did Zelnick make these comments?

Strauss Zelnick spoke at the iicon conference on April 28, 2026. This was his first public comment on the GTA 6 release date since Rockstar's November 2025 announcement.