The November release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is already creating ripple effects far beyond the triple-A side of the gaming industry. The release date of GTA 6 continues to be a bit of a moving target. Although the game is currently slated for a November 19, 2026, release, few industry observers are holding their breath, given the ongoing delays in its production.

In the lead-up to the game’s initial release window in late 2025, numerous publishers planned to delay their end-of-year launches to avoid overlapping with the big release; as November 19 grows near, game makers are scrambling in similar ways. This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.

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