GTA 6 Delay Rumors Debunked: Insider Calls 2027 Slip "BS" Amid Studio Drama

Layoffs & polish drama exposed: Full timeline, leaks, and Take-Two confirmation inside.

GTA 6 fans, breathe easy. A trusted Rockstar insider has slammed rumors of a GTA 6 delay to 2027 as "total BS," confirming the game remains on track for its official November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Despite recent layoffs and internal tensions, development is in final polish, no third delay planned. Here's the full breakdown, timeline, and what insiders say.

GTA 6 Delay Rumors: Why 2027 Speculation Surfaced?

Whispers of a GTA 6 delay to 2027 exploded after Rockstar's second postponement from May 26, 2026, to November 19. Fans feared crunch avoidance, staff cuts (artists, QA, leads), and union-busting protests would derail progress.

Rumors Breakdown (Simplified):

Rumor Source	Claim	Debunked By
Social Media Leaks (X, Forums)	Dev morale low post-layoffs; 2027 or later	Kiwi Talkz: "Too far along; stop speculating."
Tez2 (GTAForums Leaker)	Marketing imminent; no delay fears (older post)	Aligns with polish phase
Animator Demo Leak (Nov 2025)	Unseen clips nuked; shows active animation work	Proves dev ongoing, not stalled

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick backs this: "High confidence in November 2026, no further postponements."

GTA 6 Delay Timeline: From 2025 Hype to 2026 Reality

Rockstar's perfectionism shines through multiple shifts, here's the history in one table:

Date Announced	Window	Reason	Impact
Dec 2023 (Trailer 1)	Fall 2025	Initial reveal	Massive hype (1B+ views)
May 2025	May 26, 2026	Avoid crunch, polish	First slip; "long wait" apology
Nov 6, 2025	Nov 19, 2026	"Bug fixes & polish"	Second delay; PC TBD (likely 2027)
Rumored 2027	Mid/Late 2027	Layoffs, fears	Denied by insiders

Tom Henderson (reliable leaker) agrees: Third GTA 6 delay "unlikely", game "nearly complete," just refining post-Cyberpunk lessons.

Insider Speaks: "Relax, GTA 6 Is On Track"

Reece "Kiwi Talkz" Reilly, who nailed prior delays, shut down panic: "Rumors are unfounded... team refining for bug-free launch." Studio issues exist, firings hit key roles but morale focuses on quality, not collapse.

Recent proof? A Rockstar animator's demo reel (quickly removed) leaked GTA 6 animations, signaling advanced dev.

Fan Reactions (X Buzz):

• Memes galore: "GTA 6 delay hits harder than a wanted level."

• Poland's parliament joked: "Huge scandal!"

  
  

What a GTA 6 Delay to 2027 Would Mean ?

If rumors held (they don't), expect:

• Industry Ripple: Rivals like Forza Horizon 6 dodge 2026 collision.

• PC Version: Already eyed for 2027+ due to optimization.

• Take-Two Hit: Extra $60M dev costs, but $8B+ lifetime sales justify polish.

  
  

Bottom Line: No GTA 6 delay to 2027, November 2026 locked. Mark calendars; trailer 2 soon? Follow Rockstar Newswire for updates.