Has GTA 6 been delayed again? A question everyone has been asking for the past few days. GTA 6 has been the center of nonstop chatter this week after almost 10 leaks appeared online in the past 5 days. Now, a screenshot claiming the game was delayed to May 25, 2027, has also gone viral, leaving many fans panicking. So has GTA 6 been delayed again? Here's what's actually true, what's fake, and what Rockstar officially said following the leaks.

The GTA 6 Fake Delay Message Going Viral

You've probably seen it by now: A supposed official Rockstar statement saying the studio suffered a network breach, lost early development footage, and had to adjust the release to May 2027. It reads like a real corporate apology, which is exactly why so many people believed it.

Well, it's fake. The post actually came from a parody account, and X's own Community Notes flagged it almost immediately, pointing out there's been no real announcement of any delay. Rockstar and Take-Two have said nothing that supports this claim.

Gta 6 Delayed

As of right now, November 19th, 2026, remains the official release date (check our countdown timer to see when exactly the game drops). Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has publicly reaffirmed this date more than once, most recently pushing back on delay rumors directly. Nothing from Rockstar's newswire or Take-Two's investor communications mentions a 2027 launch.

On top of that, the Extended Gameplay Look is still set to air on Netflix on August 27th, which wouldn't make much sense if the game were quietly being pushed back over a year.

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So Why Are People Still Worried?

The leaks themselves are the real issue here, just not in the way the fake post suggests. When unreleased footage or builds leak, it puts pressure on the studio, not because the game suddenly isn't ready, but because leaks can affect marketing plans and even how modders might get their hands on unfinished content.

Rockstar has a track record of pushing release dates. This game itself moved from a 2025 window to May 2026, and then to November 2026. So skepticism from fans isn't unreasonable. But GTA 6 "has delayed before" obviously isn't the same as GTA 6 "has delayed now."

Right now, there’s no reason to panic. Rockstar or Take-Two have not announced any new delay, so no, GTA 6 has not been delayed again. Unless an update comes directly from Rockstar’s Newswire or Take-Two, any supposed delay announcement should be treated as fan speculation or, in this case, a fake screenshot made to look official.

Rockstar and Take-Two are also still dealing with the CyberLeek situation. Subpoenas have reportedly been sent, but the leaker has not been caught yet, and more GTA 6 footage continues to appear online.

Hopefully, Rockstar can put an end to the leak situation soon. With the Netflix premiere coming up, it would be much better to experience the official reveal without already knowing what happens through leaked footage.

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For now, the best thing you can do is avoid watching or sharing the leaks. Apart from spoiling the experience, spreading leaked footage only makes it harder for Rockstar to keep future reveals under control. There’s still plenty to look forward to from the official GTA 6 rollout, so it’s probably worth waiting and enjoying the game as Rockstar intended.

FAQs

Is GTA 6 officially delayed to 2027?

No. Rockstar and Take-Two have not announced any delay, and the release date is still listed as November 19, 2026.

Where did the May 2027 delay rumor come from?

It came from a fake post on X made to look like an official Rockstar statement; the post has since been flagged as false by Community Notes.